PH, China diplomats to meet in Xiamen to tackle disputes

[Starmix]

According to the report, Senior Philippine and Chinese diplomats will resume talks in China's southeastern city of Xiamen on Thursday amid Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed that China is hosting another round of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism, or BCM, when asked by reporters on Wednesday on the sidelines of his bilateral meeting in Manila with visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.

The report said that “there are preparatory meetings now for the BCM tomorrow,” Manalo said, refusing to provide specific details. “We don’t want to prejudge what the events or outcome will be, but what I can say is that they will, of course, be discussing the situation in the region, in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea, including the recent developments.”

The report also stated that the Philippines will be represented by Manalo's deputy, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Ma. Theresa Lazaro.

Report Source: GMA news

 

[Augusta]

Yeah disputes must be settled to avoid escalation. It is always good to settle issues amicably

 

[Starmix]

This problem seems eternal since China before and now does not retract from its abuses. Their fishermen are always harassing the Filipino fishermen.

 

[Augusta]

It seems that some people do enjoy harassing others because sometimes these harassment are just unnecessary

 

[Starmix]

They are abusive, the Filipino people do not like war, and People here in the country like to live in peace but there are many Chinese here who are also trafficking drugs and doing illegal businesses. But they are all sacked and jailed.

 

[freelancermaria]

I hope the meeting about the disputes concludes positively. They need to be addressed to prevent further escalation of the issue.

 

[Starmix]

I hope the meeting about the disputes concludes positively. They need to be addressed to prevent further escalation of the issue.

Let us hope that the meeting about the dispute was done effectively. China must stay within their zone and not to expand near the PH waters illegally.