BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China vowed on Thursday to help with the Philippines' economic and social development ahead of the upcoming visit of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte will pay a state visit to China from Oct. 18 to 21 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said China supports Duterte's efforts to lead the Philippine people to develop their economy and is ready to participate in the country's economic and social development.
"We hope to cooperate with the Philippines in such areas as trade, capacity and infrastructure construction," Geng told a regular press briefing.
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