Philippine president expects "greater, deeper and stronger partnership" with China

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., meets with with China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Chairman Li Zhanshu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 4, 2023. - Reuters

MANILA, Jan 7 (Xinhua): The "strengthening relationship" between the Philippines and China "can only smooth the way to a greater, deeper and stronger partnership," Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has announced.

Marcos made the remarks after returning to Manila after a three-day "fruitful" state visit to China.