BEIJING: Beijing and Manila will resume bilateral talks on their West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) dispute, both sides said Friday, insisting that contentious issues were “not the sum total” of their relationship.

China announced $24 billion in investment and soft loan pledges to the Philippines as President Rodrigo Duterte concluded a state visit in Beijing, where he sought economic support from the Asian giant and announced his “separation” from longtime ally the US.

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