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Philippine president assures Japan his visit to China was all about economics

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech at Philippines Economic Forum in Tokyo, Japan

ASIA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave his assurances to Japan on Tuesday that his high-profile visit to rival power China last week was all about economics, but again suggested defense ties with longtime ally Washington may be overhauled.

"You know I went to China for a visit. And I would like to assure you that all there was economics. We did not talk about arms. We avoided talking about alliances...," he told Japanese businessmen.

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