Xi's Manila Visit Could Ease South China Sea Tensions, Palace Says
Malacañang stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping's potential attendance at the ASEAN summit in Manila would provide an opportunity to ease tensions over the South China Sea. While China's participation is unconfirmed, the Philippines hopes for dialogue to resolve issues.
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