Xi, Philippine official seek to heal relations

Vice-president discusses tension over Huangyan Island with envoy

Beijing on Friday urged Manila not to see "any reversal" in their bilateral ties and to ensure the ties get back on track, as Vice-President Xi Jinping met with the special envoy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a regional economic gathering.

It is the first time that Manila has managed to reach a Chinese top leader since bilateral ties nose-dived over the Huangyan Island issue earlier this year.