The Philippines and China continued bilateral economic discussions in Manila, signaling efforts to sustain cooperation despite ongoing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan met with Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go to discuss trade, investment, and financial cooperation aimed at supporting economic growth.
According to reports, the meeting focused on strengthening economic ties and exploring opportunities to expand trade and investments in the Philippines.
Go, who also serves as Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, exchanged views with Quan on the current state of bilateral economic relations. However, no specific agreements or new investment pledges were announced following the talks.
Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining economic cooperation amid broader geopolitical tensions, underscoring efforts to keep economic engagement on track despite ongoing disputes in the region.
