China's top diplomat Wang Yi has met with former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
On April 3, 2023, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met with Gloria MacApagal Arroyo, former President of the Philippines and Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Wang Yi said China attaches great importance to its relations with the Philippines as the two countries enjoy a long history of exchanges. The two sides should follow the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and properly handle differences through communication and dialogue. We should not allow maritime issues to impede the overall development of bilateral relations or allow a third party to undermine China-Philippines friendly relations. Still less should we allow the Cold War mentality to return and harm regional peace and stability.