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Transcript
00:00Pancit Taho Olimpia, the Chinese cuisine has a strong influence on many Filipino dishes.
00:06It became the highlight of an event in Pasay.
00:09J.P. Soriano has the first news.
00:15In an event organized by the Embassy of China in the Philippines,
00:19also known as the Chinese Cuisine,
00:21a culinary tapestry of history and flavor,
00:24it seems that the Philippines and China immediately put aside any tension in the West Philippine Sea.
00:31Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Wang Xinyan
00:34met Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Teresa Lazaro,
00:38who is a guest of honor in the event.
00:40Instead of tension,
00:42China's contribution and influence in food in different parts of the world,
00:48including Filipino food, became the center of the event.
00:53This gathering of the Chinese Embassy and the leaders of the Philippine Chinese Business Group
00:59was led by the statement of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro,
01:03who is concerned about China's continued aggressive action
01:07to stop the Philippines from reaching the part of the West Philippine Sea
01:11that is within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.
01:15Teodoro said this statement
01:18during the visit of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in the Philippines.
01:22Ambassador Wang did not respond to this,
01:25but the Chinese Embassy previously said
01:28that it is not only an issue in the West Philippine Sea
01:30but the overall relationship between China and the Philippines.
01:34We hope our two sides could work together
01:37to secure a new prospect of China-Philippines culture and people to people exchange,
01:44especially in the year of 2025
01:47when we celebrate our diplomatic relations.
01:51The 50th anniversary.
01:53Similarly, the story of our bilateral relations is also eventful and at times colorful.
02:00Yet, the cultural and people to people bonds between our two great nations
02:06have remained a reassuring constant.
02:09Vice President Sara Duterte also welcomed the gathering of the Chinese Embassy.
02:16Many Filipino staples such as pancit or noodles symbolizing long life,
02:21siopao or steamed buns, and limpia or spring rolls
02:25trace their origins to Chinese cuisine
02:28adapted over time to suit local tastes and ingredients.
02:33This is the first news of JP Soriano for GMA Integrated News.

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