China and Philippines seek to strengthen ties and address differences.

China and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen ties and resolve differences, with a focus on cooperation despite attempts by some countries to sow discord. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang's visit to the Philippines showcased China's sincerity in dealing with disputes and highlighted the great importance it has attached to relations with the Philippines. The visit is a timely calibration of China-Philippines relations given recent noise, and the two sides have reaffirmed the consensus of not letting US interference disrupt their relations.