2015, June 9.
Philippines-China@40 - 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Litho Offset, Amstar Company, Inc.,
Perf 14
Singles, Sheets of 40
30p Shaking of Hands, Flags of Philippines
& China - Singles (104,000)
First Day Covers: Manila
Philippines-China Diplomatic Relations - 40th Anniversary
(1975-2015)
The China–Philippines relations refers to the bilateral relations
between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of the
Philippines. Relations between the two countries gradually improved
over the years since the initiative of Philippine
President Ferdinand Marcos. The
two countries established diplomatic relations on 9 June 1975 with
the signing of the Joint Communiqué by leaders of the two countries.
Over the 34 years, China–Philippines relations in general have
attained a smooth development, and also remarkable achievements in
all areas of bilateral cooperation. Since the establishment of
diplomatic relations, there has been frequent exchange of high-level
visits between China and the Philippines.
Several major bilateral agreements were signed between the two
countries over the years, such as: Joint Trade Agreement (1975);
Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement (1978); Postal
Agreement (1978); Air Services Agreement (1979); Visiting Forces
Agreement (1999); Cultural Agreement (1979); Investment Promotion
and Protection Agreement (1992); Agreement on Agricultural
Cooperation (1999); Tax Agreement (1999); and Treaty on Mutual
Judicial Assistance on Criminal Matters (2000). In May 2000, on the
eve of the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the two
countries signed a Joint Statement defining the framework of
bilateral relations in the 21st century. Bilateral relations between
the Philippines and China have significantly progressed in recent
years. The growing bilateral relations were highlighted by the state
visit to China of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on
29–31 October 2001. During the visit, President Arroyo held
bilateral talks with top Chinese leaders, namely President Jiang
Zemin, NPC Chairman Li Peng, and Premier Zhu Rongji. President
Arroyo also attended the 9th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting held
in Shanghai on October 20–21, 2001, where she also had bilateral
talks with President Jiang. During President Arroyo's visit, eight
important bilateral agreements were signed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2%80%93Philippines_relations