Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 11 sent a congratulatory message to Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on his election as president of the Republic of the Philippines.

China and the Philippines are neighbors facing each other across the sea and partners through thick and thin, Xi said.

In recent years, with the joint efforts of both sides, the bilateral relations have been consolidated and enhanced, bringing benefits to the people of both countries and contributing to regional peace and stability, Xi added.