Beijing and Manila can be closer friends

Editor's Note: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte begins his five-day visit to China on Wednesday, the fifth since he took office in June 2016. During his visit, the two sides are also expected to discuss many issues. Two experts share their views on Duterte's visit and Sino-Philippine ties with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Experts follow:

Immense room for win-win cooperation

Over the past few years, China and the Philippines have strengthened their relations thanks to frequent high-level exchanges between the two heads of state and the remarkable restraint they have exercised over the South China Sea dispute.