The Philippines and China have “properly handled” their maritime dispute, benefiting their citizens, according to the Chinese ambassador. “In the past five years, with the commitment to peace and friendship, our two countries have continuously deepened pragmatic cooperation, properly handled maritime disputes and brought tangible benefits to our peoples,” Ambassador Huang Xilian said in his speech at a forum on China-Philippines Cooperation Development in the Post-COVID-19 Era yesterday.

Flores, H. (2021, May 15). Chinese envoy says Phl, China 'properly handled' sea dispute. The Philippine Star, p. 2.