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Outgoing Chinese envoy bids farewell
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bid farewell to outgoing Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, acknowledging that the Philippines had become a "very good second home" for the envoy.
Marcos Jr. expressed regret over the lack of significant progress in resolving difficulties concerning the South China Sea and West Philippine Sea during Huang's five-year and 10-month term.
Despite the challenges, the President noted that they had managed to prevent major problems from escalating in the disputed waters.
Huang's tenure was marked by controversy, including a statement about Filipino workers in Taiwan and a widely criticized remark regarding tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
The town of Kalayaan in Palawan had declared Chinese envoy Huang Xilian persona non grata.
Marcos Jr. extended his gratitude to Ambassador Huang for his service to the Philippines.
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