On 10 May 2020, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian held one-to-one talks with Hon. Teodoro L. Locsin Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines after attending the turnover ceremony of COVID-19 medical supplies donated by Chinese government.

Ambassador Huang briefed Secretary Locsin on China’s support to the Philippines’ fight against COVID-19 and discussed with him on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against common challenge of the COVID-19.

Both sides also exchanged views in a candid and friendly manner on other issues of common interest. Both sides agreed to bolster close communications and coordination on bilateral and multilateral cooperation as well as issues of common concern, so as to deepen China-Philippines Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation.