MANILA, Philippines -- The scheduled meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping may expedite the signing of the code of conduct on the South China Sea, a former diplomat said. Former Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Cuisia Jr. had this to say as Duterte flew to China on Wednesday night to meet Xi and two other ranking Chinese officials. Cuisia on Thursday said China will not recognize the 2016 ruling on the South China Sea. "I'm sure China will not budge in their position. They will not respect the ruling, but it could lead to the acceleration of the signing of the binding code of conduct," he told A...
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