Wang Qishan said that the traditional friendship between China and the Philippines has lasted for thousands of years. Mr. President and your family have a deep love for China and have made great contributions to promoting China Philippines friendship. China has always given priority to the Philippines in its peripheral diplomacy and looks forward to working with the new Philippine government to inherit friendship, enhance mutual trust and continue cooperation, so as to promote China Philippines relations to usher in a new "golden age". Wang Qishan put forward four suggestions on the further development of bilateral relations. First, adhere to the guidance of the head of state and steer the China Philippines relations. Second, adhere to the docking development strategy and further cultivate new growth points of China Philippines practical cooperation in the new era. Third, we should properly handle disputes and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the South China Sea. Fourth, uphold international justice and jointly promote peace and development in Asia, world equity and justice, and the well-being of all mankind. Marcos happily recalled the scene when he visited China with his mother in 1974 and said that the Philippines China relations have a long history and the two peoples are close to each other. China is the Philippines' most powerful partner, and good neighborly friendship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples. The new government of the Philippines attaches great importance to relations with China, and is willing to participate more deeply in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", work together with China to address regional challenges and promote bilateral relations to a new level. The two sides have established a new orientation for the comprehensive strategic cooperative relationship between China and the Philippines, adhered to good neighborly and friendly cooperation, properly handled differences, and adhered to joint development, opening a new journey to further promote cooperation in various fields. Under the epidemic, China and the Philippines have stood by and helped each other overcome difficulties, and the resilience and vitality of bilateral relations have become increasingly evident. It is hoped that President duterte will continue to care about and support the development of China Philippines relations and continue to play an important role in inheriting and carrying forward China Philippines friendship. When meeting Sarah, Wang Qishan congratulated her on her election to take office and expressed his belief that under the leadership of the new government, the Philippines will make new and greater achievements in national construction and its relations with China will be further improved. China is willing to work with the Philippines to cultivate and expand new areas of cooperation in people's livelihood and deepen bilateral education and local cooperation. Sarah said that the Philippines will continue to adhere to the foreign policy of good neighborly friendship with China, and looks forward to deepening cooperation with China in various fields to promote Philippines China relations to a higher level. During his stay in the Philippines, Wang Qishan also cordially met with Imelda Marcos, the mother of Philippine President Marcos. (Xinhua News Agency)