On 31 May 2010, the Chinese Ambassador Liu Jianchao briefed a Philippine Daily Inquirer reporter on Shanghai World Expo. Ambassador Liu congratulated the Philippine on participating in World Expo with enthusiasm and dynamism. "The delicate exterior design, attractive indoor layout and wonderful art performances will impress every single visitor to the Philippine Pavilion. China welcomes H.E. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on her visit to Shanghai for the Philippine Day event, which is sure to be a complete success. "Ambassador Liu said.

On 1 June 2010, Ambassador Liu received a TV crew from ABS-CBN's Studio 23 at his residence for an exclusive interview. Ambassador Liu looked back on the 35-year-old China-Philippines relations and stressed that facts proved that to strengthen and deepen China-Philippine friendship and cooperation serves not only the common interests of the two countries and two peoples, but also regional peace and prosperity. "China-Philippines relations have entered a new era and embrace broader prospects. China stands ready to work with the Philippines to renew our traditional friendship and promote the China-Philippines strategic and cooperative relationship to a new high." Ambassador Liu added.