Chinese vice-president urges better South China Sea approach with Philippines as Marcos takes the reins


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Chinese vice-president Wang Qishan called on China and the Philippines to improve their relations by properly handling South China Sea disputes.

Wang, who was attending the inauguration ceremony of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Thursday, said the Philippines was a priority for China’s diplomacy.

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