On March 28, 2026, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Philippine Deputy Foreign Minister and Senior Official for ASEAN Affairs Herrera Lin co-chaired the 11th meeting of the China-Philippines Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) on the South China Sea Issue in Quanzhou, Fujian.
The two sides had a candid and constructive exchange of views on the situation in the South China Sea. China has lodged solemn representations against the Philippines' recent maritime-related infringements, provocations and propaganda, and requires the Philippines to match its words with deeds, earnestly return to the right track of handling maritime-related issues through dialogue and consultation, and create favorable conditions and atmosphere for the stability of bilateral relations.
The two sides discussed cooperation in maritime law enforcement, marine science and technology and other fields, and made positive progress. They agreed to strengthen sea-related communication and dialogue, properly manage maritime situations, steadily deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and work with other ASEAN countries to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, accelerate consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, strive to reach an early "Code of Conduct", and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Representatives from the foreign affairs, national defense, natural resources, coast guard and other departments of China and the Philippines attended the meeting.
(CCTV reporter Zhao Jing)
