China says a 'bigger step' is possible in offshore oil and gas development with the Philippines

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.

from World News & Analysis https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/30/china-says-possibility-in-offshore-oil-gas-development-with-philippines.html