Philippine President Duterte announces 'separation' from United States

Duterte made the comment at a business forum at Beijing's Great Hall of the People

Afp October 20, 2016
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President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte attends a news conference during his visit in Beijing, China, October 19, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he was announcing his "separation" from the United States.

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Duterte made the comment at a business forum in the presence of Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli at Beijing's Great Hall of the People during a four-day state visit to China.
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