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Title:
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Duterte goes soft on China: Let’s talk
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Author:
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AFP & Estrella Torres
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Source:
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Inquirer
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Date:
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July 6, 2016
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Description:
- PRESIDENT Duterte on Tuesday offered China conciliatory talks on a long-awaited international tribunal ruling over Beijing’s maritime claims, a week before the verdict. Mr. Duterte, who was sworn into office last week, said he was optimistic that the UN-backed tribunal in The Hague would rule in favor of the Philippines.