FOREIGN Affairs spokesperson Charles Jose has expressed optimism that the security situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) will improve once China makes good on President Xi Jinping’s promise of seeking peaceful resolution of its maritime disputes with its Asian neighbors.

Jose said in a news briefing on Wednesday that the Philippines echoes the statement made by Xi, who vowed not to use force in the tension-filled region.

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