Following President Duterte’s pronouncements on strengthening the relationship with China and Russia instead of the US, he just made it quite official during his 4-day state visit in China where he was warmly welcomed.
According to the trade secretary Ramon Lopez, deals amounting to $ 13.5 billion would be signed. Duterte called this as a new commercial alliance which would greatly deteriorate the PH’s relationship with the United States. In a business forum where Chinese and Filipino business people were present, held at the Great Hall of People, he said:
“America has lost now,”
“I’ve realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to (President Vladimir) Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world – China, Philippines and Russia. It’s the only way,”
“With that, in this venue, your honors, in this venue, I announce my separation from the United States,” Duterte said to applause. “I have separated from them. So I will be dependent on you for all time. But do not worry. We will also help as you help us.”
Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping seemed to be looking forward on a favorable relationship with PH in return and said:
“I hope we can follow the wishes of the people and use this visit as an opportunity to push China-Philippines relations back on a friendly footing and fully improve things,”
There are no final reports whether America has already withdrew their aid and troops in the country but Duterte has already announced: “I will not go to America anymore. We will just be insulted there,” Duterte said. “So time to say goodbye my friend.”
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