Filipino-Chinese Merchants: Historic Ties Trump Tensions

The territorial tensions between the Philippines and China recently have affected trade and boosted nationalistic rhetoric. But, in Manila, residents of one of the world's oldest Chinatowns take a longer view. The vibrant community of Filipino-Chinese merchants has strong connections to both countries. Members of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry spoke to producer Pros Laput about the historic relations and the current tensions in this report by VOA's Daniel Schearf.