Philippine president expects "greater, deeper and stronger partnership" with China

STORY: Philippine president expects "greater, deeper and stronger partnership" with China DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conferences by Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President STORYLINE: Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that the "strengthening relationship" between the Philippines and China "can only smooth the way to a greater, deeper and stronger partnership." Marcos made the remarks after returning to Manila after a three-day "fruitful" state visit to China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR., Philippine President "And with that, the strengthening relationship with China and the Philippines, we can only help smooth the way to a greater and deeper and stronger partnership between our two countries." Describi