Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan visited Central Luzon on Jan. 15, 2026 to extend his greetings to the local overseas Chinese community.
The visit was organized by six prominent Filipino Chinese associations, including the Amity Club Central Luzon Chapter, the Filipino Chinese Shin Lian Association, the Philippine Chee Kung Tong Chinese Freemason Inc., and the Philippine Jin Jiang General Association Inc., which collaborated to create a warm welcome for the ambassador.
Since 2015, these organizations, alongside 26 additional associations in Central Luzon, have celebrated Chinese National Day each year, promoting unity and patriotic enthusiasm among the overseas Chinese community.
During a conference held as part of his visit, Jing underscored the close ties between the Philippines and China, emphasizing the shared interest in nurturing stable bilateral relations.
He acknowledged that while disagreements may occur, effectively managing these differences is crucial.
Jing expressed confidence in both countries’ capabilities to resolve issues through dialogue, which can prevent misjudgments and foster a path toward stable development in their relations. Michael Wong Ho
He further reaffirmed the Chinese Embassy’s dedication to supporting and safeguarding the rights of overseas Chinese.
The ambassador expressed hopes that the Chinese community in the Philippines will act as a bridge of friendship, significantly contributing to the ongoing development of Philippines-China relations.
