Duterte to attend ‘One Belt, One Road’ summit in May


No to online gambling: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced he would halt all online gambling in his country. — Reuters

BEIJING: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit China in May to attend a multilateral summit, China's foreign ministry said, his second visit to China since taking office as he seeks to further distance himself from Washington.

Duterte has carried out a stunning U-turn in Philippines’ foreign policy since assuming office last year, making overtures towards China while berating traditional ally the United States.

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