MANILA -- The Philippines will open a new line of communication with China to prevent an accidental escalation of maritime tensions, Manila said Thursday ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Beijing next week.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will make an official working visit to Japan from Wednesday to Feb. 12. © Reuters
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