He called on relevant countries in the region not to allow the United States to deploy the missiles in their territories, noting that the move is not in their security interests.
He called on both countries to establish and improve institutions for maritime communication, saying the Chinese and Philippine coast guards have set up hotlines, and are discussing the launch of a maritime and air liaison mechanism.
He delivered a speech at the premiere in Tibet autonomous region's Shigatse city on Wednesday.
He noted that China has since the 2010 World Expo, which was held in Shanghai, demonstrated that it is capable of creating "new technology, equipment, museums and exhibitions that lay the foundations for a cultural offering par excellence".
He congratulated the maiden flight of the C919 passenger aircraft, and added China is also leading in digital technology, software and other cutting edge fields.
He eventually convinced local officials and, after repeated attempts, received policy support from the General Administration of Customs. His proposal was finally given a green light by the Urumqi government.
翡翠天空蓝佛公
He picked up two more key endorsements, that of Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey on Monday, and Senator Kamala Harris of California, on Sunday.
He believes the Belt and Road Initiative presents an opportunity for Australia to attract Chinese investment into developing key infrastructure projects in Australia, especially in northern Australia. It is also of great significance to the world economy and, to the extent it can contribute to lowering transport costs globally, it will contribute to the growth of international trade and investment, Raby said.
He noted that the principles of "peaceful reunification" and "one country, two systems" were the best approach to resolving the Taiwan question and realizing national reunification.
He further observed China is internationally competitive now in terms of cross-border e-commerce. While cheaper mass-market products defined China's manufacturing prowess 20 years ago, the scene is very different now. Flexible manufacturing, which is required by e-commerce platforms, has emerged as the key strength of China's supply chain.