Beijing, Manila sharing goodwill

Beijing and Manila are on a goodwill drive as President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, and key figures from the incoming Manila administration expressed willingness to talk with China.

Duterte assumes office on June 30, and observers said practical action from Manila is required to put China-Philippine relations back on track.

Xi said the friendly, stable and healthy development of China-Philippine relations conforms to the fundamental interests of both countries and their people.