Philippines Ambassador Notes "Baby Steps" in China Relations
Manila's ambassador has stated that China and the Philippines are making "baby steps" towards improving their bilateral relations. This indicates a cautious but hopeful approach to diplomatic progress between the two nations.
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China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: Manila’s ambassador
The Philippines is trying to gradually establish “stable foundations” for its relations with China before tackling tougher problems such as the long-running South China Sea dispute, according to the country’s ambassador to Beijing. “We need a new equilibrium in our relations with China. Both sides [have agreed] to take incremental or baby steps towards that,” Jaime FlorCruz told the South China Morning Post. “That means a relationship that is stable, that is predictable, that is not subject t...
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The Philippines' ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as "leverage" in the South China Sea dispute.
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