2020年CRI China, Philippines vow to deepen collaboration and promote exchanges

 

China and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to upgrade bilateral¹ ties to the level of 'comprehensive strategic cooperation' and advance the Belt and Road development.

The decision was made during a meeting between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte.

The Chinese President arrived in Manila on Tuesday for his first state visit to the Philippines.

During his meeting with Duterte, Xi Jinping said the upgrade of bilateral ties meets the development needs of both countries, and calls on both sides to promote exchanges at all levels and consolidate² mutual³ trust.

He also acknowledged another significant concern the two sides share.

"China and the Philippines have a lot of common interest in the South China Sea, we will continue to manage contentious⁴ issues and promote maritime⁵ cooperation through friendly consultation⁶ and we will work alongside other ASEAN countries towards the conclusion of the Code of Conduct consultation based on consensus⁷ within three years, and contribute our efforts for peace, stability and welfare in this region," said Xi. 

The Chinese president also urged synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Philippines' development plans, calling on the two sides to boost collaboration⁸ in infrastructure⁹, telecommunications, and agriculture.

Xi Jinping said China supports the Philippines in choosing its own development path and fighting against drugs and terrorism.

Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines is ready to work with China to upgrade bilateral ties, facilitate collaboration in sectors¹⁰ including trade, infrastructure, energy and agriculture, as well as promote relations between ASEAN and China.

"With mutual respect, sincerity¹¹ and adherence¹² to sovereign equality, I will continue to work closely with President Xi to deepen the relationship between our great countries so we may together secure a peaceful and prosperous future for both our peoples, and for the entire region," said Duterte.

The Philippine president also agreed countries in the region should work together to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Xi Jinping's visit to the Philippines is the first by a Chinese head of state in 13 years.

The Philippines is the last stop of president Xi's three-country Asia-Pacific tour, after his visits to Papua New Guinea, where he attended the 26th APEC Meeting, and Brunei.

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 consolidate   

v.使加固，使加强；(把...)联为一体，合并

参考例句：

• The two banks will consolidate in July next year. 这两家银行明年7月将合并。
• The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。

3 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

4 contentious   

adj.好辩的，善争吵的

参考例句：

• She was really not of the contentious fighting sort.她委实不是好吵好闹的人。
• Since then they have tended to steer clear of contentious issues.从那时起，他们总想方设法避开有争议的问题。

5 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

6 consultation   

n.咨询；商量；商议；会议

参考例句：

• The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
• The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。

7 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

8 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

9 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

10 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

11 sincerity   

n.真诚，诚意；真实

参考例句：

• His sincerity added much more authority to the story.他的真诚更增加了故事的说服力。
• He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.他竭力让我了解他的诚意。

12 adherence   

n.信奉，依附，坚持，固着

参考例句：

• He was well known for his adherence to the rules.他因遵循这些规定而出名。
• The teacher demanded adherence to the rules.老师要求学生们遵守纪律。