Chinese and Philippine foreign ministers agree to improve relations; Wang demands action from some politicians

[Beijing, Manila Current Affairs] China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Communist Party Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with Philippine Foreign Minister Lazaro on the 3rd, and they agreed to "improve and develop" China-Philippine relations. The two sides agreed to continue dialogue and oppose actions that undermine diplomatic efforts.

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Wang claimed that bilateral relations were facing "malicious interference". Some Filipino politicians have slandered China and have crossed a "red line," and called on the Philippines to take action.

He also urged China to "moderate its words and actions" on maritime-related issues, keeping in mind the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Lazarus said he was prepared to deal with the issue appropriately through dialogue and consultation.

Lazarus also mentioned the telephone conversation on X (formerly Twitter) and said that both sides emphasized the need to continue diplomatic dialogue rooted in mutual respect and properly manage differences.