MANILA, Philippines – Taiwan’s representative to the Philippines Lin Sung-huan said on Tuesday that the Philippines has already been listed as one of the countries being prioritized by President Tsai Ing-wen’s (蔡英文) administration as part of its new southbound policy.
Sung-huan said that cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and the Philippines will be further strengthened after Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte takes office June 30.
Taiwan and the Philippines have maintained close relations in various fields; the economic, commercial, educational and cultural sectors, the diplomat said. The two sides have also pledged to further promote bilateral dealings.
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