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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

 

 

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