Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China
January 4, 2023

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commenced his official activities on the second day of his State Visit to the People’s Republic of China by meeting with Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.

The National People’s Congress is equivalent to the Philippine Legislature.

In his welcome statement, President Marcos Jr. highlighted the close ties and relations between the two countries that started way before diplomatic relations was established 47 years ago, and assured continuity in many facets of this relationship while charting new areas of engagement in the post-pandemic economic recovery.

He believes that his state visit to China will open opportunities to elevate relations to a strategic partnership and boost cooperation in various areas such as infrastructure, tourism, trade and people-to-people ties.

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