Manila, March 19 -- Officials of the Philippines and China agree that amid the countries' differences there remains a scope to strengthen tie-ups on trade and tourism.
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said this is the reason for the increase in the number of infrastructure projects that China is financing under the Duterte administration.
"I believe that China and the Philippine leadership have come to the realization that despite the unresolved issues between us, there is much room for expanded trade, tourism cooperation," he said.
The Duterte administration has been questioned the rise in the number of infrastructure projects that China is financing, with some claiming that the government is falling into a debt trap.
However, Do...