第五届“中菲相知奖”颁奖仪式在马尼拉成功举行

Group 1 - The fifth "China-Philippines Friendship Award" ceremony was held in Manila, attended by nearly 500 people, including Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian [1] - The event aims to convey the friendly aspirations of the two peoples and highlight the intrinsic motivation of China-Philippines relations, especially on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations [1] - Huang Xilian expressed hope for both countries to learn from history and work towards restoring healthy and stable bilateral relations [1] Group 2 - Former Philippine Senator Chua Qui was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" and emphasized the importance of mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations [4] - The "China-Philippines Friendship Award" is initiated by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Philippines-China Understanding Association to recognize individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendship [8] - This year, 12 individuals received awards, and many attendees expressed a desire to inspire more people to promote friendship and mutual respect between the two countries [8]