and China reach the lowest point in bilateral relations this year after a territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The crisis passed, but tensions remain.Both countries are holding high-level talks in Manila, hoping to improve ties without discussing the issue in public.Carlos Santamaria reports.
CARLOS SANTAMARIA, REPORTING: Tensions have softened and both sides are trying to mend fences, but Scarborough Shoal is still a contentious issue between the Philippines and China.Carlos Santamaria, Rappler, Manila