Wang Yi urges Philippines not to ditch Duterte’s China-friendly policy after election


As the Philippines gears up for a hotly contested presidential election, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the next leader to continue President Rodrigo Duterte’s China-friendly policy, saying it serves the interests of both countries.

Duterte, who took office in 2016, will step down after the May election in line with the country’s one-term limit.

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