MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is being cautious about Chinese
Ambassador Ma Keqing’s declaration of Beijing’s openness to a joint
exploration in the contested West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), a
statement recently reiterated by China’s Foreign Ministry in asserting
its commitment to a peaceful resolution to the maritime dispute.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Monday that
any joint development in disputed territories off the Western seaboard
should abide by Philippine law and that talks should be led by...
