President Duterte id relying on China's promise that it will not claim islands in the disputed portion of the South China Sea, Malacañang said Tuesday. This was stressed in the wake of reports that China is now testing the Tian Kun Hao, its biggest island making vessel. According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, President Duterte has opted to maintain a good relationship with China and to rely on good faith.

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