China, Philippines reach 'golden era'

China-Philippines ties are in the best shape they've ever been, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will visit China in April to attend the Boao Forum for Asia's annual conference, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

China welcomes Duterte's upcoming trip, and it will further promote the development of ties, Wang said in a joint news conference on Wednesday with visiting Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano following their talk.

Cayetano arrived Wednesday and will remain in China through Sunday. He is the first foreign minister to visit since the new lineup of China's central government took office.