On 3 June 2010, the Chinese Ambassador Liu Jianchao to the
Ambassador Liu took stock of the encouraging development of China-Philippines relations in the past 35 years. He said that, "The two countries deserve the credit for rich fruits in exchanges and cooperation in such fields as politics, economy, trade, education, culture and etc." "Both
Ambassador concluded his remarks by saying, "Reviewing the past and looking ahead to the future, we feel obliged to the courageous and industrious ice-breakers who opened China-Philippines relations, a ship now in need of wise and brave sailors to take it forward. We can be those sailors. Let us join hands to ride the wind of the times, raise the sails of friendship and cooperation and steer the ship into a better tomorrow. "
After the speech, Ambassador Liu also took from the floor some questions ranging from China-Philippines economic cooperation, South China Sea issue, human rights in