China Urges Philippines To Stabilize Ties Amid Maritime Row

By Bloomberg News

Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) –China called on the Philippines to help create the conditions needed to stabilize and improve bilateral relations as officials concluded two days of talks on their territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Officials held a “candid and in-depth” exchange of views on relations, and international and regional issues, in diplomatic consultations on Saturday in the southeastern city of Quanzhou in Fujian province, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The Philippines said its delegation “firmly reiterated its principled positions and raised concerns over incidents affecting the safety of Filipino personnel and fishermen,”