Hey there, globe-trotters and news buffs! 🌏 Did you hear? China 🇨🇳 and the Philippines 🇵🇭 just wrapped up a big meeting in Xiamen, the seaside city in southeast China's Fujian Province. They were chatting about something that's been making waves lately—the South China Sea! 🌊
So, what's the scoop? Both countries sat down for the 10th meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM). Sounds fancy, right? Basically, they had a heart-to-heart about how to keep the peace and make sure the South China Sea stays a calm place instead of a stormy one. 🤝
They both agreed that peace and stability in the South China Sea aren't just important for them, but for all the neighbors in the region. They're planning to boost their maritime dialogue—think of it like keeping the lines of communication open so there are no misunderstandings. 📞
China did express some concerns over what it called recent \"infringing and provocative acts\" by the Philippines in the sea. They urged the Philippines to stick to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, which is like a set of rules everyone agreed to follow. 📝
But it's not all serious talk! They also decided to team up on some pretty cool projects. We're talking cooperation in coast guard activities, marine science and technology (hello, ocean geeks! 🤓), environmental protection, and more. 🌱🌊
The meeting was co-chaired by China's Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Philippines' Undersecretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa P. Lazaro. It's always good to see leaders coming together to chat things out! 🗣️
Here's hoping for smoother sailing ahead! ⛵
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China, the Philippines hold consultation meeting on South China Sea
cgtn.com
