President Duterte is also eyeing frequent trips to China not only to resolve the lingering maritime dispute but also to boost trade ties between the two Asian neighbors. The next wave of the President's international trips is being arranged as the administration pursues an independent foreign policy by rejecting any meddling attempt by foreign governments. The presidential visit to China is also being arranged amid the lingering territorial dispute in South China.

Kabiling, G. (2016, September 23). Duterte plans visits to China to settle maritime disputes. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 6.