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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of the Philippines has once again extended their hand to donate essential supplies to the members of Nasugbu Farmers and Fisherfolks Federation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country maintains the continuity and stability in its policy toward the Philippines, saying China is willing to work to bring the relationship between the two nations to “new levels.”

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Philippines has always been a priority in China’s neighborhood diplomacy as he reiterated his country’s commitment to speeding up the construction of key infrastructure projects in the Philippines.

the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China handed over a donation of medical supplies to the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila to support its COVID-19 pandemic response. Chinese enterprises, Mindray and BYD Philippines Corp. also handed over medical equipment to the hospital together with the Embassy.

Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) called out China’s “rampant plunder and destruction of marine resources” as it “adversely affect more than 600,000 Filipino fisherfolks” during a protest in Makati City on Thursday, Nov. 24.

A shared outrage with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was expressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros to the actions made by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels who blocked and water cannoned Philippine boats that were on their way to supply food for military personnel.

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met in a ribbon-cutting event at the Chinese Embassy in Makati City on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Two Chinese fishermen were rescued while two others were found dead from a life raft that was found drifting off the waters of Rizal, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Aug. 7.

A fisherfolk group on Saturday, Aug. 7, has called on the Chinese government to respect the rights of Filipino fishermen, after Filipino fishers and authorities rescued two distressed Chinese fishermen off the coast of Palawan last week.

On June 9, 1975, President Ferdinand Marcos, accompanied by his family members and Cabinet officials, together with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, signed the Joint Communique establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. The historic signing was held at the hospital where the seriously ill Chinese premier was staying. Zhou died seven months later.

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian turned over 1,000 learning tablets to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso for use by students in the capital city engaged in distance learning on Wednesday, May 12.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s sovereignty after its successful enforcement of maritime laws against militia-manned Chinese ships last month.