MANILA, Philippines—Amid unresolved disputes over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the Philippines has expressed anew its hopes for China to serve as a "positive force" in the Asia Pacific as it continues its rise as an economic and military power in the world. Speaking before Philippine and US government and business leaders in New York over the weekend, Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario also said the Philippines hopes to continue nurturing its relationship with Beijing outside of the current discord. "We acknowledge China's role in world affairs and support its peaceful rise. As China becomes stronger and more powerful, it is our hope th...
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