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China–Philippines: diplomatic dialogue and disputes

This dossier follows Beijing–Manila diplomatic exchanges and management of disagreements, attributing each side’s positions.

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Wang Yi in Beijing on 3 September 2025; archive photograph, not the telephone call. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, unchanged.
Wang Yi in Beijing on 3 September 2025; archive photograph, not the telephone call. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, unchanged. — Kremlin.ru / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ — 3 septembre 2025, sans modification.

Where things stand

On 3 November 2026, Wang Yi and Theresa Lazaro speak by telephone. Both sides refer to continued dialogue; no settlement of their disputes is announced.

Reported information

Beijing and Manila keep dialogue open despite Wang Yi criticism

Chinese and Philippine foreign ministers Wang Yi and Theresa Lazaro spoke by telephone on 3 November 2026. Beijing criticised attacks by Philippine politicians, while Lazaro described a frank and constructive exchange.

Wang Yi in Beijing on 3 September 2025; archive photograph, not the telephone call. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, unchanged.
Wang Yi in Beijing on 3 September 2025; archive photograph, not the telephone call. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0, unchanged. — Kremlin.ru / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ — 3 septembre 2025, sans modification.

According to China’s foreign ministry, Wang asked Manila to restrain politicians he accused of crossing Beijing’s red lines and to exercise caution on maritime issues. These accusations represent China’s position.

Lazaro said both sides emphasised continued diplomatic dialogue and managing differences with mutual respect, AFP reported. The Chinese readout also described agreement in principle on maintaining exchanges. No maritime settlement or new binding agreement is established.

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