The opening ceremony of the Philippine binondo Wangcheng river crossing highway bridge project aided by the Chinese government was held in Manila on the 5th. When attending the ceremony, Philippine President duterte thanked China for its assistance and said that the project would help the Philippines improve its core infrastructure. Duterte said that the project is conducive to the smooth traffic in Manila, facilitates the flow of people, and will help the economic recovery of the Philippines. One belt, one road China ambassador to Philippines, said that the opening of the bridge marked the new progress in the "one belt" initiative and the Philippines's "great construction and special construction" plan. It will not only promote local interconnection, promote the recovery of the Philippine economy and people's livelihood, but also help enhance the common aspiration of the people and deepen the trust and friendship between the two peoples. In the future, more Sino Philippine cooperation projects will be implemented and transformed into more achievements benefiting the people. Roger Mercado, acting Minister of public works and highways of the Philippines, who attended the ceremony, said that the bridge is a symbol of Philippine Chinese friendship. When the bridge is lit at night, it will become a new landmark and an excellent scenic spot in Manila. Binondo Wangcheng bridge connects binondo district where Manila Chinatown is located and the Spanish King City built in the 16th century. It has two-way and four lanes. It is expected that the average daily traffic flow will reach 30000 vehicles. It is one of the flagship projects of "large construction and special construction" planning in the Philippines. (Xinhua News Agency)