China's Xi says 'bigger step' possible in offshore oil, gas development with Philippines
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the Philippines could take a “bigger step” in the joint development of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea if they can “properly” handle their dispute over sovereignty.