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Ex-Chinese envoy hopes Philippines-China talks on joint exploration would continue
China is open to resuming talks with the Philippines on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, with a visiting Chinese minister expressing hope for continued discussions and flexibility from both sides.
Minister Liu Jianchao of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China emphasized that South China Sea disputes should not hinder the overall relations between the two countries.
Liu acknowledged that legal barriers exist but expressed optimism that both nations can find practical solutions to move forward with cooperation.
He suggested that flexibility from both the Philippines and China is crucial to overcome these obstacles and achieve a consensus without prejudicing their respective claims.
The previous Duterte administration had halted discussions on oil and gas exploration with China due to constitutional limitations.
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The administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will consider the proposal for a joint oil exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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The Philippines has indicated its openness to China regarding new talks on oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has assured that any resource exploration in the West Philippine Sea will be governed by the Philippine Constitution.
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