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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right), meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the presidential palace in Manila, on July 6, 2022.
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BEIJING - When Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila on July 6, he wore the barong tagalog, the traditional Filipino garment reserved for formal occasions.
It was an unusual move for a foreign dignitary, since visiting officials typically only wear their host's national costume during multilateral meetings.
