MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he would soon visit China and hoped also to travel to Russia, as he again criticised longtime ally the United States for “arrogance”.
The mission to China will be Duterte’s first outside of Southeast Asia since assuming the presidency on June 30, in a symbolic move highlighting the importance he places on improving ties with Beijing that soured over competing claims to the South China Sea.
“China has repeatedly invited me. I have accepted the offer,” Duterte said in a speech at the presidential palace.
He gave no specific dates for the visit, but said it …read more
Source: Free Malaysia Today
