Philippines' expo performance shows growing trade relations with China

The Philippines is grateful to have the opportunity to showcase outstanding Filipino food products in the international market. - China Daily

MANILA (Xinhua): The Philippines has grossed US$597.34 million worth of on-site export sales in the fourth Chinese International Import Expo (CIIE), showing "the continuously growing trade relationship between the Philippines and China," the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Thursday (Nov 25).

This year's results increased by 29.3 per cent from last year, the DTI said, adding that China stands as the leading export trade partner of the Philippines, representing approximately 27 per cent of the country's total exports.