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Two sides respect each other, strive to resolve differences through dialogue
China, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, has developed a long-term perspective and shown an enduring sincerity to help keep its 30-year-old collaboration with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations afloat and thriving, according to officials, scholars and leaders.
Many of the observers described the 10+1 partnership as dynamic and enriched, as China and ASEAN have engaged in a series of events to mark the 30th anniversary of their dialogue relations, which cover a total population of more than 2 billion.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has less than a year left in office and is likely to pass the decision on the VFA to his successor. Photo: Reuters
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Lucio Blanco Pitlo III is a research fellow at the Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation, fellow at the University of the Philippines Korea Research Centre, lecturer at the Chinese Studies Programme at Ateneo de Manila University, and contributing editor (Reviews) for the Asian Politics & Policy Journal.