The Philippines and China’s top diplomats are pressing for continuous dialogue in tackling the current maritime situation in the South China SeaChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A Manalo had a telephonic conversation. Manalo said he had a “frank and candid exchange” with Wang Yi, with both noting the “importance of dialogue in addressing these issues.” The conversation concluded “with a clearer understanding of their respective positions on various issues,” according to Manalo.