Marcos pushes through with state visit to China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will proceed with his state visit to China from January 3 to 5 despite rising COVID-19 cases in the country.

DFA Assistant Secretary Nathaniel Imperial stated that the visit is crucial for setting the tone of bilateral relations between the Philippines and China over the next five to six years.

Imperial assured media that a 'bubble arrangement' has been agreed upon to minimize risk of exposure to the virus, with assurances from Chinese hosts regarding safety measures.