A bridge of understanding and friendship

posted September 13, 2021 at 12:00 am by Charlie V. Manalo “Open our hearts to each other.” This was the theme of the speech of His Excellency Huang Xilian, China’s ambassador to the Philippines, during the awarding ceremony of the first Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding. As the occasion honors those who have been instrumental in promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the Philippines and China, it is understandable for the Chinese ambassador to focus on the relationship and its perspective between the two countries. Ambassador Huang even traced the history of friendship and cooperation between China and Philippines, dating…