China’s ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said Beijing and Manila were seeking a “road map” for the next phase of talks aimed at settling their long-running dispute in the South China Sea.
Speaking at a media reception at the Chinese embassy on Tuesday, Jing warned that any conflict would “inevitably harm the long-term relationship … so, the best option is to sit down for talks”, according to the state-run Philippine News Agency.
He added: “At present, our diplomats from the two sides…