Published June 10, 2021, 1:10 PM
The Philippines will participate in two major import-export fairs in China this year and has reopened a trade and investment center in Hong Kong to further boost commerce between the two countries.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez announced at the virtual 46th Anniversary of Philippines-China Diplomatic Relations and 20th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day organized by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) as he cited the flourishing bilateral ties between the two countries under the Duterte administration.
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez
According to Lopez, the Philippines will be guest country of honor at the China International Fair for Investments & Trade (or CIFIT) 2021 to be held in Xiamen, Fujian on September 8-11 this year.
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday, June 9, predicted that China may soon “become the world’s largest economy”, saying that this is one major reason why a strong Philippines-China relations should be maintained. In her message during the online celebration of 46th Anniversary of
"Thank you to the Federation for being a partner in promoting economic, cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and China. As we approach the 50th Anniversary of Philippines-China ties, [our] win-win cooperation will ensure that our relations remain a partnership for greater peace, progress and prosperity," the President said.
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