The Philippines trusts US and China will take responsible actions amidst political tension

The Department of Foreign Affairs secretary spoke on behalf of Malacañang regarding the US House Speaker's tension-filled visit to Taiwan.

Press Secretary Rose Beatrix ‘Trixie’ Cruz-Angeles holds a press briefing. Credit: Philippine Office of the Press Secretary

Key Points

• US House Speaker did not stop by the Philippines on her way to Taiwan but US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit the country this weekend.
• Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said that Beijing hopes that the Philippines strictly adhere to the One China Policy.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the Philippines trust both US and China to have responsible actions to avoid miscalculation.

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Philippines trust US and China to have responsible actions amid political tension

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