17 May 2016

News Story: China congratulates Philippines' Duterte on his presumptive victory

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry congratulated the Philippines' presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Monday.

With an unofficial vote count showing Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte has won the Philippine presidential election, spokesperson Hong Lei said at a regular press conference that China has noted the smooth election and congratulates Duterte on his victory.

Read the full story at Xinhua