Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s three-day state visit to China has sparked optimism about a new chapter in bilateral relations. CGTN Stringer’s street interviews in Beijing and Boracay revealed fascinating perspectives on what locals envision for future cooperation.
🎤 \"We’ve seen more Filipino students in Beijing lately,\" shared a university student in the Chinese capital. \"Maybe we’ll get more chances to collaborate on tech startups or climate solutions!\" 🌏
In Boracay, a tourism worker told reporters: \"Chinese visitors help our economy – but I’d love to see cultural exchanges too. Why not exchange dance troupes or cooking experts?\" 🎉
Experts highlight that bilateral trade grew 7% last year, with bananas 🍌 and electronics 🔌 leading exchanges. But the real buzz centers on President Marcos’s proposal for joint marine research projects – seen as a bridge-building move in contested waters.
As General Secretary Xi Jinping noted during meetings: \"Our nations share more common interests than differences.\" With young netizens from both countries trending #GoldenEraPartnership on Weibo and Twitter, the digital generation seems ready to write this new chapter. 📖✨
