Bridge of understanding and friendship

“Open your hearts to each other.”

This is the subject of the speech delivered by the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Huang Xilian, at the first award ceremony for the Promotion of Philippine-China Understanding Award. Since this occasion is to commend those who have played an important role in promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the Philippines and China, it is understandable that the Chinese ambassador is concerned about the relationship between the two countries and their views. Ambassador Huang even traced the history of friendly cooperation between China and the Philippines. It can be traced back hundreds of years in the early 1500s when the great Chinese navigator Zheng He led a large delegation and visited Manila Bay, Visayas and Sulu many times. Islands. Seven voyages in search of trade and friendship were rewarded by the Eastern King Sulu Paduka Pahala’s return to China and a friendly visit. “These are some of the many outstanding representatives whose peoples of our two countries share the common desire for peace and harmony. Looking back at history, we will find that our two peoples have a natural desire to understand each other and develop friendship. Today, we should inherit the peace Carry forward the spirit of the ancestors and continue this journey of mutual understanding and friendship,” Huang said in a speech on the virtual program. As a common practice in Chinese speeches, Huang quoted a Chinese proverb, “The exchange between heart and heart can last long.” He called on both sides to “open their hearts.” “To this end, we need to raise awareness, reduce misunderstandings, manage differences, and promote bridges for understanding and cooperation. China and the Philippines have great potential for cooperation in the field of cultural and social and cultural exchanges, and there is still much for the two peoples to learn from each other. “The Chinese ambassador said. He added: “Like any relationship, there will definitely be some misunderstandings and disagreements, but a more lasting memory is the joy of overcoming trials and sharing the fruits of cooperation.” One of the winners, friend Herman Laurel (Herman Laurel) acknowledged Huang’s call and pointed out that “the Philippines’ geo-strategic location is the gateway to the Pacific from the West to the East. It has been the gateway to conflict brought by Western powers in the 20th century. To Asia.” Laurel said: “Today, As some Western powers seek to contain the peaceful rise of the east, the Philippines has become a pivot.” Another winner and another close friend, Ado Paglinawan, said that the conditions for China and the Philippines to enhance friendship and understanding are now It’s even more advantageous because “it’s difficult to balance views on the South China Sea during the hostile Aquino government. Debate.” According to Paglinawan, the impression that COVID-19 did not originate in Wuhan but the United States in the current pandemic is not Easy. “However, as the Americans would say, this is a time to test human souls, and I will send them back to my country. Only the truth can set us free,” he asserted. However, if we can not only establish understanding and friendship with China, but also with the rest of the world, then it will be very desirable if it is not the only thing that is desirable. Because Chinese President Xi Jinping took Ambassador Huang’s call to another level-on a global scale. The Chinese Embassy issued a statement saying that last Friday, Xi Jinping received a call from US President Biden. The leaders of the two countries had a candid, in-depth and extensive strategic communication and exchanges on Sino-US relations and related issues. Common interests. “Xi Jinping told Biden and the American people that the hurricane “Ada” that Biden appreciated caused casualties and economic losses in many parts of the United States. He then pointed out that for some time, due to the U.S. policy on the Chinese side, Sino-U.S. relations have encountered problems. It’s serious difficulties. Xi Jinping emphasized that “mountains and rivers are blocked, and another village is among the willow bushes.” Xi Jinping emphasized that “China-US cooperation will benefit both the two countries and the world; when China-US confrontation, both countries and the world will be affected. . “It’s not a choice to make a good relationship,” Xi Jinping said, “it’s something we must do and must do well,” adding, “The two countries must look forward, move forward, and show strategic courage and political determination. Putting Sino-U.S. relations back on the right track of stable development as soon as possible to benefit the two countries and the people of the world. “At such a critical moment, there is nothing more welcome news than the promotion of understanding, friendship, cooperation, and everything in between.