Chinese Foreign Ministry: China welcomes Philippine President to visit China

Hua Chunying, a spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Xinhua Beijing September 2, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hua Chunying 2nd said at a regular press conference that China welcomes Philippine President duteerte's visit to China, hoping his trip as soon as possible.

A reporter asked Philippine President duteerte said the Greek Cypriot side visit during the year. Media reports said President duteerte also said Laos will attend Summit meetings of East Asian cooperation during a meeting with Prime Minister Li keqiang. Can you verify it? How do you comment on?

Hua Chunying, said that Sino-Philippine friendship and in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries, which coincide with the general expectation of the two peoples, is what the public wants, and the tides. China attaches great importance to developing relations with the Philippines. Face-to-face exchanges of visits by leaders of the two sides increase mutual understanding, enhance mutual trust and improve relations is of great significance.

Hua Chunying, said China welcomes visit duteerte President, want him to take place as soon as possible. On your leaders in bilateral meetings during the Summit meetings of East Asian cooperation, and we are aware of the situation. China is open. (This article was originally entitled the China Foreign Ministry spokesman: China welcomes Philippine President's visit)

(Editors: xiaowugang UN845)
2016-09-02 17:20:34
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中国外交部：中方欢迎菲律宾总统访华

中国外交部发言人华春莹

　　新华网北京9月2日消息，中国外交部发言人华春莹2日在例行记者会上表示，中方欢迎菲律宾总统杜特尔特访华，希望他尽早成行。

　　有记者问，菲律宾总统杜特尔特日前表示希年内访华。有媒体报道称，杜特尔特总统还表示将在赴老挝出席东亚合作领导人系列会议期间与李克强总理会晤。你能否核实？对此有何评论？

　　华春莹说，中菲友好符合两国根本利益，契合两国人民共同期待，是民心所向，也是大势所趋。中方重视发展对菲关系。两国高层面对面交流对双方增进了解、加强互信、改善关系具有重要意义。

　　华春莹说，中方欢迎杜特尔特总统访华，希望他尽早成行。关于你提到的两国领导人在东亚合作领导人系列会议期间举行双边会晤事，我们正在了解有关情况。中方对此持开放态度。（本文原题为《中国外交部发言人：中方欢迎菲律宾总统访华》）

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2016-09-02 17:20:34
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