Philippines’ president-elect Marcos says China ties ‘set to shift to higher gear’ under his term

MANILA: Incoming Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday mentioned his nation’s relations with China will probably be expanded and shift to the next gear below his administration, and Beijing had given assurances it could assist his impartial international coverage.
Marcos in an announcement mentioned China President Xi Jinping had agreed to carry extra complete discussions of points and in addition acknowledged his late father’s function in opening diplomatic relations between the 2 international locations.