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Liu Xiaoming's comments come as China and Philippines get set to discuss maritime dispute.

Millions of Filipinos trust their new leader, despite his hard-line position on the drugs trade

Philippines had confirmed two days ago that the Isis-linked Abu Sayyaf is behind this kidnapping.

Beijing wanted to discuss bilateral issues with Manila except the South China Sea dispute.

The US is trying to calm things down in the wake of The Hague ruling against China.

China was criticised for 'harming' coral reef ecosystems and interfering with traditional fishing rights.

In one of the deadliest single incidents, police killed eight "drug personalities" during a pre-dawn raid.

Indonesia's intelligence chief says they are trying to trace the location of the hostages.

Spruance, Momsen and Stethem patrol amid rising tensions.

In addition, 11 policemen were tested positive for illegal drug use in the country.

The ruling on the dispute is expected on 12 July but China wants to solve the issue bilaterally.

President-elect previously said he would dump the bodies of 100,000 criminals in Manila Bay.

The meeting will aim to strengthen ties between Beijing and Hanoi and to ward off disputes.

Hall was executed by Abu Sayyaf on 13 June; Ridsdel was decapitated by the group two months earlier.

The controversial new president who spoke out about killing drug dealers is set to take office shortly.

Flying an upside down flag in the Philippines has a grave meaning.

The Islamic State-linked group had demanded a $6.37m for Hall's release.

In a nod to vigilantism, Duterte has asked urged people to kill drug dealers who fight arrest.

'You are not exempted from assassination if you're a son of a b***h,' said Duterte.

Video features Kjartan Sekkingstad, Robert Hall and Marites Flor, all held since September.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accuses Washington of 'double standards' in maritime dispute.

Geraldine Roman tells IBTimes UK about her struggles with gender and her landmark political victory.

History is made in Catholic Philippines as Geraldine Roman takes 62% of the vote.

Paul Biteng, 20, and Joenel de Asis, 23, were both arrested on suspicion of hacking.

'If Jesus Christ was alive today, he would not approve of discrimination,' said Roman.

Did the Comelec hacker who breached country's electoral register previously work with Facebook and Microsoft?

Isis say they planned the devastating attack on Basilan Island which left 3 of their own militants dead

Gun battle took place on Basilan Island and left another 52 soldiers wounded.

Japan's mobilisation seems more like a show of strength to challenge China's territorial claims.

Ruben Enaje, a 55-year-old sign painter, screamed in agony as he was nailed to a wooden cross.