Philippines' Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows

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Philippines' Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expressed confidence in strengthening economic cooperation with China despite ongoing disputes over the South China Sea. Discussions include potential joint ventures in energy exploration.

MANILA, Aug 14 - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expressed optimism on Friday that despite heated disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea, the two countries could cooperate economically, including on joint energy exploration.

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