MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed that China and the Philippines have 'generally managed and effectively dealt' with the maritime dispute that has long strained their bilateral relations. China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong made this claim on Friday during the opening session of the seventh bilateral consultations mechanism on the South China Sea. 'Maritime issues are an important part of China-Philippine relations that should not be ignored. In the past years, through friendly dialogue and consultations, our two countries have generally managed and effectively dealt with our differences on maritime issues, and we have also advanced our practical cooperation and our mutual trust,' he said.

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