This photo release on October 20, 2021 shows Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and former Sen. Bongbong Marcos, who is running for president in the 2022 polls, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the photo wall in the Chinese Embassy.

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian Facebook page

 

MANILA, Philippines — China has congratulated former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, over their massive lead in the presidential and vice presidential elections.

 

“China congratulates the Philippines on the smooth presidential election. Our congratulations also go to the leading candidates,” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Wednesday.

 

Marcos has enjoyed close ties with China, owing largely to his father’s establishment of diplomatic relations with the country in 1975.

 

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The percentages of votes for Marcos/Duterte  are not yet at the level of XI's or John Lee's yet, but I am sure they are working on it for next "election".