Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP
Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP
Rodrigo Duterte
China /  Diplomacy

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirms he will attend Beijing’s belt and road summit

  • Chinese ambassador had told Duterte his attendance at the event in April would boost ties between the two countries
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Manila next week

Topic |   Rodrigo Duterte
Teddy Ng
Teddy Ng

Updated: 11:27pm, 23 Feb, 2019

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Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP
Rodrigo Duterte (right) proposes a toast to Xi Jinping at a state banquet in Manila in November. China invited Duterte to attend the summit during that trip. Photo: AP
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