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Wang Yi shakes hands with Philippine Foreign Minister

On July 26, 2024 local time, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with Philippine Foreign Minister Manalo in Vientiane.

Wang Yi said that China and the Philippines are close neighbors across the sea. Good-neighborliness, friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development are in the fundamental interests of both countries. The positive and negative experiences and lessons of China-Philippines exchanges in recent years have repeatedly proved that it is not easy to build a good relationship, but it is very easy to destroy it. At present, China-Philippines relations are facing serious difficulties and challenges. The root cause is that the Philippines has repeatedly violated the consensus of both sides and its own commitments, continuously promoted maritime infringements, and amplified public opinion hype. China is seriously concerned about this and firmly opposes it. If the Philippines introduces the US intermediate-range missile system, it will create tension and confrontation in the region and trigger an arms race, which is completely not in line with the interests and wishes of the Filipino people.

Wang Yi said that China has recently reached a temporary arrangement with the Philippines on the transportation of humanitarian supplies to Ren'ai Reef to maintain stability at sea. The key is for the Philippines to fulfill its commitments and stop changing its words and going back on its words. Otherwise, China will definitely give a firm response.

Wang Yi said that regarding China-Philippines relations, there is no way out of conflict and confrontation, and dialogue and consultation are the right way

Wang Yi pointed out that China-Philippines relations are currently at a crossroads, facing a choice of where to go. Conflict and confrontation will lead to nowhere, and dialogue and consultation are the right way. He hoped that the Philippines would seriously consider the future path of China-Philippines relations, work with China in the same direction, and push bilateral relations back on track as soon as possible.

Manalo said that the traditional friendship between the Philippines and China has a long history, and the two sides have established a comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and mutual benefit. Although the two sides face difficulties and challenges due to maritime issues, the Philippines is committed to easing the situation through dialogue and consultation and handling differences constructively. The two sides recently held a bilateral consultation mechanism meeting on the South China Sea issue and reached an agreement on the management and control of the maritime situation, which reflects the goodwill of both sides and does not affect their respective positions. The Philippines is willing to implement these consensuses. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. The Philippines is willing to strengthen communication with China in a sincere and pragmatic manner, enhance mutual trust and improve bilateral relations.

Pictured: The meeting site