PH tries to ease tensions with China as ASEAN Summit nears 

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The Philippines is seeking to ease tensions with China ahead of the ASEAN Summit, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to participate. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has said he would like Xi Jinping to visit the Philippines if South China Sea code-of-conduct talks conclude.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to participate in the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. President Marcos had said he wants President Xi Jinping to visit the Philippines, if the South China Sea code of conduct talks concluded.