THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China should work toward a “win-win solution” to preserve trade relations despite the dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the head of the region’s business council said on Thursday.

Asean Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Chairman Joey Concepcion said the move of President Rodrigo Duterte toward a partnership with Beijing was the right step, considering that China is a strong nation.

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