Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte (R) shake hands after a joint press statement at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on November 20, 2018. - Chinese President Xi Jinping called his visit on November 20 to long-time US ally the Philippines a "milestone", as he aimed to boost blossoming ties on the promise of billions of dollars in backing for mega-projects. (Photo by Mark R. CRISTINO / POOL / AFP)        (Photo credit should read MARK R. CRISTINO/AFP/Getty Images)