VP Sara Duterte doubles down on China issues
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Vice President Sara Duterte emphasized the necessity of keeping friendly ties with China. This statement comes despite a continuing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. She mentioned the volume of trade as a factor in her position. Duterte also claimed the government is using issues regarding China and travel to Laos to bring her down.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte over the weekend stressed the need for the country to maintain friendly relations with China even amid an ongoing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. READ: Sara Duterte: Gov’t using Laos travel, China issues to ‘take me down’ Duterte made the pronouncement as she cited the volume