Hello, Philippines
Nov 20, 2018| The Philippines, located in the western Pacific Ocean, is a multi-ethnic archipelago in Southeast Asia with an area of 299,700 square kilometers and a population of 104.9 million. The Philippines is China's friendly neighbor and important partner.
In 1975, China established diplomatic relations with the Philippines. In 1988, the two foreign ministries established a consultation mechanism. In 2017, the two sides signed the "Six-Year Development Plan for China-Philippines Economic Cooperation (2017-2022)". From January to August 2018, nearly 900,000 Chinese tourists visit the Philippines, ranking second among immigrants.
At present, China is the largest trading partner of the Philippines. In 2017, the bilateral trade volume between China and the Philippines reached US$51.28 billion. China and the Philippines have extensive cooperation in transportation infrastructure, industrial parks, energy, and people's livelihood.
At the invitation of Philippine President Duterte, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the Philippines from November 20-21. Recently, the five-star red flag has been hung in the main street of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The people of the Philippines are full of expectations for President Xi Jinping's visit.