Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines: Tensions Easing, Maritime Situation Generally Under Control
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan stated that Sino-Philippine relations are showing signs of easing. Economic cooperation and joint resource development in the South China Sea are being explored to address Philippine energy needs.
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(CNA, Taipei, 13th) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan recently met with representatives from the Philippine Chinese New Alliance and the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stating that Sino-Philippine relations are currently showing signs of easing and the maritime situation is generally under control.
According to reports from mainland Chinese media such as China News Service and Global Times, Jing Quan made these remarks on the 10th. He said that China and the Philippines have resumed political dialogue and have already held three rounds of talks, making the maritime situation generally controllable. "Although some forces are still causing trouble, we are responding firmly and effectively, and the other side will not be able to stir up major waves," he added.
He also stated, "In response to the smears and defamation by anti-China forces, the embassy has engaged in a tit-for-tat public opinion struggle, and the other side will not gain any advantage."
At the same time, Jing Quan mentioned that from January to March, the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Philippines reached 120,000, a year-on-year increase of 57%. In the first quarter of this year, China and the Philippines jointly apprehended 7 Chinese suspects involved in kidnapping and fraud, repatriating over 40 individuals.
Jing Quan further stated that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries also faces new opportunities, "but we cannot let our guard down and must think of more ways to overcome evil with righteousness."
Over the past few years, conflicts between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have been frequent, and relations have remained tense. According to the Global Times, the Philippines is highly dependent on imported energy, with about 90% of its oil coming from the Middle East, placing it under significant pressure amid fluctuations in the international energy market.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated earlier that China has provided substantial assistance in fertilizer supply and other areas, indicating that Manila continues to try to "handle territorial disputes and economic and trade cooperation separately."
Marcos also expressed his desire to resume oil and gas cooperation in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines subsequently held a meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea on March 28, the first in three years.
A Global Times editorial pointed out that the waters such as Reed Tablemount in the eastern Spratly Islands are rich in oil and gas resources, and development could fundamentally improve the Philippines' current energy supply situation.
However, the editorial noted that deep-water oil and gas development has a high technical threshold and requires massive investment. The Philippines itself is severely lacking in technology, capital, and equipment, while China possesses advanced exploration equipment and full-process development capabilities. The two sides had signed a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas cooperation during the Rodrigo Duterte era, establishing a certain foundation for cooperation. "We hope the Philippines can recognize the situation and move towards Beijing with sufficient sincerity." (Editor: Chou Hui-ying / Chen Kai-yu) 1150413
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(CNA, Taipei, 13th) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan recently met with representatives from the Philippine Chinese New Alliance and the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stating that Sino-Philippine relations are currently showing signs of easing and the maritime situation is generally under control.
According to reports from mainland Chinese media such as China News Service and Global Times, Jing Quan made these remarks on the 10th. He said that China and the Philippines have resumed political dialogue and have already held three rounds of talks, making the maritime situation generally controllable. "Although some forces are still causing trouble, we are responding firmly and effectively, and the other side will not be able to stir up major waves," he added.
He also stated, "In response to the smears and defamation by anti-China forces, the embassy has engaged in a tit-for-tat public opinion struggle, and the other side will not gain any advantage."
At the same time, Jing Quan mentioned that from January to March, the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Philippines reached 120,000, a year-on-year increase of 57%. In the first quarter of this year, China and the Philippines jointly apprehended 7 Chinese suspects involved in kidnapping and fraud, repatriating over 40 individuals.
Jing Quan further stated that economic and trade cooperation between the two countries also faces new opportunities, "but we cannot let our guard down and must think of more ways to overcome evil with righteousness."
Over the past few years, conflicts between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have been frequent, and relations have remained tense. According to the Global Times, the Philippines is highly dependent on imported energy, with about 90% of its oil coming from the Middle East, placing it under significant pressure amid fluctuations in the international energy market.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated earlier that China has provided substantial assistance in fertilizer supply and other areas, indicating that Manila continues to try to "handle territorial disputes and economic and trade cooperation separately."
Marcos also expressed his desire to resume oil and gas cooperation in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines subsequently held a meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea on March 28, the first in three years.
A Global Times editorial pointed out that the waters such as Reed Tablemount in the eastern Spratly Islands are rich in oil and gas resources, and development could fundamentally improve the Philippines' current energy supply situation.
However, the editorial noted that deep-water oil and gas development has a high technical threshold and requires massive investment. The Philippines itself is severely lacking in technology, capital, and equipment, while China possesses advanced exploration equipment and full-process development capabilities. The two sides had signed a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas cooperation during the Rodrigo Duterte era, establishing a certain foundation for cooperation. "We hope the Philippines can recognize the situation and move towards Beijing with sufficient sincerity." (Editor: Chou Hui-ying / Chen Kai-yu) 1150413
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