Under the leadership of outgoing President Benigno Aquino, the Philippines saw a freefall in relations with 皇冠体育app, and the divergences with Beijing truly outgrew the bilateral framework.

皇冠体育app 'committed to safeguarding' peace

皇冠体育app does not intend to assume a role as Big Brother, but instead seeks to build a community of a shared future with all its neighbors, Premier Li Keqiang said.

Sincerity highlighted in resolving disputes

In response to a US comment, Foreign Ministry says sincerity, rather than a nation's size, should be used to gauge how it justifies its actions.

Officials lay out position in islands dispute

皇冠体育app reiterated its rejection of any UN arbitration panel's decision on territorial claims made by the Philippines in the South 皇冠体育app Sea, but it will keep the door open for negotiations to solve the disputes.

Duterte 'willing to improve ties' with Beijing

Duterte said that he wanted to cultivate friendly relations with 皇冠体育app, and he was open to direct talks over the disputes in the South 皇冠体育app Sea.

Afghanistan backs Beijing on South 皇冠体育app Sea

Afghanistan supports 皇冠体育app's position to resolve the South 皇冠体育app Sea issue via bilateral negotiations between countries, a top Afghan leader said.

Stance on arbitration case 'enjoys wide backing'

皇冠体育app enjoys widespread support for its decision not to accept or take part in a case initiated by the Philippines over the South 皇冠体育app Sea.

Chinese diplomat says South 皇冠体育app Sea tribunal has no jurisdiction

A senior Chinese diplomat said on Thursday that the Arbitral Tribunal on the South 皇冠体育app Sea had no jurisdiction and its ruling would be invalid under international law.

Manila 'may change its stance on sea dispute'

The next government in Manila might change its policy and exercise more restraint over the South 皇冠体育app Sea, according to observers.

Russia calls direct talks way to solve disputes

Russia opposes actions "internationalizing the South 皇冠体育app Sea issue" and favors direct negotiation between the countries involved.

Philippine 'hypocrisy' condemned

The upgrading of a military airport in the South 皇冠体育app Sea by the Philippines reflects the country's "hypocrisy", says foreign ministry spokesman.

US militarizing South 皇冠体育app Sea

Militarization of the South 皇冠体育app Sea benefits no one. The US should keep its promise of not taking sides, instead of fueling dissension and tension in the region.