BEIJING (AP) — China signaled continuity rather than change in its economic policy Thursday, announcing a slightly lower target for GDP growth this year in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad. Premier Li Qiang announced a target of...
The Philippines and China have no overlapping claims in the South China Sea, as international law has already set which parts of the vast sea belong to each, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva said. Villanueva made it clear in a press conference on...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva, on Wednesday, March 4, hit those who criticize the provisional understanding between China and the Philippines, considering the fact that they haven 't even seen the document. Although the provisional...
Ranking diplomats from the Philippines and China sat down for a two-day talk in Beijing in a bid to contain the evolving word war between Chinese diplomats in Manila and Filipino officials that erupted late December. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and...
BEIJING (AP) — China 's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country 's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in Beijing, where the National People 's Congress and its advisory body gather. The National...
BEIJING (AP) — China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people struggle to find jobs. The gap between Chinese leader Xi...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday, Feb. 27, that it has tested its combat readiness in a high-stakes demonstration of trilateral interoperability in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with counterparts from the United States and Japan. The AFP concluded its 15th Multilateral...
China 's embassy in Manila is committed to continue promoting dialogue with the Philippines despite recent verbal spats between the two sides following its talk with the legislative branch of the government arranged by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ji Lingpeng, spokesman for the...
China Banking Corp. (Chinabank), a member of the SM Group, reported that 2025 was another banner year, with core businesses boosting net income by 13 percent to a record ₱28 billion from the previous all-time high of ₱24.8 billion hit in 2024. This is the bank’s 11th consecutive year of...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor dismissed on Tuesday, Feb. 24, claims that this city is “pro-China,” describing the characterization as unfair and a misunderstanding of how Davao manages its international partnerships. Speaking at Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos at Sangguniang Panlungsod,...
The Chinese embassy in Manila has expressed its gratitude to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for the rescue of an ailing Chinese national aboard a foreign vessel in the waters off Basilan Strait. "Sincere thanks to the PCG for extending timely assistance to a Chinese crew member," Guo Wei,...
Senator Erwin Tulfo said on Monday, February 23 that his meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan turned out to be cordial and productive. The meeting was facilitated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA); Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro was also present during the meeting. ...
