On January 17, State Councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi delivered a video speech to the China Philippines Manila forum. Wang Yi said that China and the Philippines are neighbors separated by a strip of water and partners in the same boat. Since taking office, President duterte has made a strategic choice to improve relations with China. Facts have proved that this choice is fully in line with the fundamental interests of the Philippine people, the common interests of China and the Philippines, and the trend of regional peaceful development. I believe that people of insight from both countries will adhere to this correct direction and write more stories about China Philippines friendship. Wang Yi expressed that facing the future, China will continue to adhere to the neighboring policy of good neighborliness, security and prosperity, adhere to the neighboring diplomatic policy of being friendly, sincere, beneficial and tolerant, and strengthen unity and cooperation with the Philippines. First, work together to completely overcome the epidemic. Second, work together to accelerate development and revitalization. Third, work together to properly handle the South China Sea issue. Fourth, work together to maintain regional peace and stability. Wang Yi said that in 2022, China will enter the "Winter Olympic moment" and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will be held. The Philippines will also usher in an important domestic political agenda. Standing at a new historical starting point, the two sides should bear in mind the well-being of the two peoples, adhere to the correct direction of China Philippines friendship, eliminate interference, deepen cooperation and jointly open up a better future for China Philippines relations. (outlook new era)