For more analysis, we're now joined by Mr. Teng Jianqun, Director of the American Studies Department at the China Institute of International Studies. 

Q1: Manila says China has scaled down its presence in the South China Sea and given the green light to Filipino fishermen. Beijing says the two sides are maintaining communication on the matter. How have the two sides come to this point? Is this a direct result of President Duterte's visit to China?

Q2: China and the Philippines have a long tradition of fishing cooperation. What are they planning to do next? Is fishery a good starting point to ease territorial tensions?