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Duterte thanks Xi again during coronavirus briefing
President Rodrigo Duterte defended China against rumors that COVID-19 is a bioweapon, stating that the country has been a reliable partner to the Philippines.
Duterte mentioned receiving a note from President Xi Jinping expressing China's full support during the pandemic.
He questioned the logic of a country inventing a microbe to harm humankind.
The President expressed confidence that the Philippines can count on China's support and potentially receive priority for any eventual vaccine or treatment.
Duterte previously sent a letter to Xi in February expressing support for China amidst the outbreak.
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