China, Philippines to start South China Sea talks: ambassador

An aerial view of China occupied Subi Reef at Spratly Islands in disputed South China Sea April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Francis Malasig/Pool
MoreBy Benjamin Kang Lim
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the Philippines will start bilateral consultations on the disputed South China Sea this week, the Philippine ambassador to Beijing said, as Manila looks to ease tensions with Asia’s top economic power.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is visiting Beijing to attend a summit on China&rsquo