(Manila Comprehensive) The Philippine President President Marco said that the Philippines did not alienate China, and the relationship between the two countries "has not changed in any basic sense."The relationship between balance and both sides.
Little Macas said on Thursday (June 8) after attending the 48th anniversary of China -Philippine Ceremony, told reporters that the relationship between the two countries cannot be defined by the differences between China and the Philippines, and said that they will continue to strengthen China -Philippine relations.Seeking a solution should be in response to the challenges faced by the two countries to ensure that the peace and safety of the South China Sea are guaranteed.
He said: "Some people say that the Philippines has changed its policy, seeking alienation of China and turning to other countries ... This is certainly not true, we have not stayed away from China. We will continue to promote the development of diplomatic relations with ChinaFriendship, (bilateral) relationship and partnership. "
Magaks emphasized that the Philippine government will do its best to strengthen relations with China.He said: "We will do our best to strengthen the relationship between the two countries and make it more comprehensive and strategic. All of them are to promote the highest interests of our country and the people."
China has been the largest trading partner of the Philippines in the past six years
He pointed out that China is the largest trading partner in Southeast Asian countries. In the past few years, bilateral relations between China and the Philippines have played a good role in strengthening the economic strength of the Philippines and said that "the number explains everything."
China has been the largest trading partner, the largest import source and the third largest export market in the past six years.In 2022, China's import and export trade with the Philippines reached US $ 87.725 billion (about S $ 117.8 billion).
Former Philippine President Duterte took the foreign policy of "pro -China sparse beauty" after coming to power in 2016, cooperating with China to develop multiple infrastructure projects in the Philippines, and obtained assistance such as crown disease vaccine during the crown disease.EssenceHowever, the actions of the South China Sea (Philippines called the Western Philippines) on the west side of the Philippine Islands (the Philippines) have repeatedly angered the Philippines and prompted Manila to propose diplomatic protests many times.
After the appointment of Paris in 2022, the Philippines increasingly accusing China of the behavior of China in the South China Sea.However, Marco has always tried to adopt a relatively balanced plan between China and the United States, while seeking friendly relations with China, but also deepening the defense alliance relationship with the United States.
Although the Magaks government has been strengthening protests on the actions of controversial waters in the South China Sea, it also hopes to cooperate with China in the region in the region.
