Kopi Talk Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day June 9

Greeting from Philippine today we are celebrating June 9 of every year as Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day. The establishment of Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day was occasioned by the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the People's Republic of China on June 9, 1975.

The first celebration of Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day was held on June 7, 2002. It was highlighted by the inauguration of two bridges - the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Bridge (North Bridge) and the Manila-Beijing Friendship Bridge (South Bridge).

The celebration acknowledged the centuries-old friendship and affinity between the two countries and their inhabitants. It also honored the commitment of the two governments to be partners in promoting growth and progress in the ASEAN region.

Filipino-Chinese relations existed as early as 200 B.C. Traders, migrants, and travelers from the mainland came to the Philippines and intermarried with the native inhabitants. The Chinese visitors enriched Philippine history and culture.
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