Embassy: China, Philippines agree to strengthen dialogueSupporters of China's Premier Li Qiang wave Chinese national flags outside an event held at the Auckland Museum in Auckland on June 14, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China have agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflict and confrontation at sea, according to the Chinese embassy. “They emphasized the need to strengthen dialogue between the two coast guards and the importance of their cooperation rather than confrontation or conflict,” he said. “They emphasized the need to strengthen dialogue between the two coast guards and the importance of their cooperation rather than confrontation or conflict,” he said. “If anyone continues to smear and attack China, the Chinese embassy will respond firmly and without hesitation,” he said.