Em 16 de janeiro de 2025, o vice-ministro das Relações Exteriores Chen Xiaodong e o ministro das Relações Exteriores das Filipinas, Lazaro, presidiram em conjunto a 10ª reunião do mecanismo de consulta bilateral para a questão da China-Filipinas na China Sul (BCM) em Xiamen, Fujian.
Os dois lados trocaram vistas de forma franca e construtiva na situação no Mar da China Meridional. China has made solemn representations on the Philippines' recent maritime infringement and provocation activities and speculation of China-Philippines disputes, and demanded that the Philippines strictly abide by the provisions of the "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea", insist on compromising differences with China through dialogue and consultation, jointly manage the maritime situation, and promote bilateral relations to return to the right track as soon as possível.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, believing that this is in line with the common interests of regional countries, including China and the Philippines, and agreed to strengthen dialogue, communicate and contacts on sea, properly handle maritime conflicts and differences, and continue to promote practical cooperation in sea-related areas such as coast guards, marine science and Tecnologia e proteção ambiental.
Representantes da Diplomática, Defesa Nacional, Recursos Naturais, Guarda Costeira e outros departamentos da China e das Filipinas participaram da reunião.
