Hey amigos! 🌏 Big news from Asia: China is encouraging the Philippines to return to the discussion table over the Ren'ai Jiao issue. 🏝️ What's going on? Let's dive in! 💦
On Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines made a call for dialogue and consultation to properly manage the situation around Ren'ai Jiao. They urged the Philippines to \"value and honor its commitments\" and get back on track. 🤝
So, what's the buzz? 🐝 Philippine President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr. recently said he doesn't know anything about any \"gentleman's agreement\" on Ren'ai Jiao between China and the Philippines. He even mentioned being \"horrified\" at the idea of secret deals compromising his country's territory and sovereignty. 😲
In response, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy emphasized that China believes in settling territorial disputes peacefully through negotiation. \"Before the disputes are settled, differences should be properly managed through dialogue and consultation to maintain peace and stability,\" the spokesperson said. ✌️
They also noted that China has been working with both previous and the current Philippine governments to find practical ways to handle the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, without affecting either country's stance on the dispute. 🗺️
According to the spokesperson, the peace and stability at Ren'ai Jiao were maintained for years thanks to understandings and agreements between the two sides. However, things have gotten tricky lately because those agreements are no longer being followed, leading to incidents and tensions. 😟
Sounds like a complex situation, right? Let's hope both countries can chat it out and find a peaceful way forward! ✨
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China urges the Philippines to return to dialogue on Ren'ai Jiao issue
cgtn.com
