China’s Xi: ‘Long live for the kind friendship of Philippines and China’

President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping wave to members of the media following the arrival honors for the Chinese leader, who is on a two-day state visit to the Philippines. INQUIRER.net photo / Darryl John Esguerra

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon where President Rodrigo Duterte formally welcomed him for his two-day state visit to the Philippines.

As a courtesy, the Chinese leader signed Malacañang’s guest book and wrote a short message, which reads:

“Long live for the kind friendship of Philippines and China.”

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed the Malacañang guest book with a short message: "Long live for the kind friendship of Philippines and China." @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/oSUc7Z9KCd

— Darryl John Esguerra (@DJEsguerraINQ) November 20, 2018

Xi arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning after his visit to Brunei Darrusalam.

He is set to hold a bilateral meeting and attend a state banquet in Malacañang on Tuesday night.

On his second day, Xi will meet House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Senate President Vicente Sotto III at Shangri-la Hotel in Taguig City, and would also see members of Filipino-Chinese community in the country.

Xi will leave the Philippines by Wednesday afternoon. /kga