Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte visit to China is successful! He revived the friendly relations between China and the Philippines. Duterte's China state visit has led to the "full recovery of PH-China relations" according to the Official Chinese foreign ministry.
President Duterte and his entourage was given a warm welcome ceremony by China and President Duterte and Pres. Xi Jinping proceeded to the Great Hall of the People for bilateral talks. President Xi Jinping and President Duterte together with their ministers and Cabinet officials discusses Philippines and China relations from security to economy at the bilateral meeting .
According to Former Congressman Arthur Yap, Duterte and Xi went into room for one-on-one talk with only a translator and no Foreign minister which is is unprecedented. Both countries sign an agreement on Coast Guard cooperation and maritime security.
Presidents Duterte, Xi witness the signing of 13 documents on cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, maritime security, and infrastructure development. China will also lift travel advisory to the Philippines for Chinese tourists that will be a big boost to Philippine tourism. The Philippines will also receive assistance in infrastructure through China's One Belt and One Road Initiative.
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