The Filipino wife of a Chinese national accused of espionage said her husband is not a spy, in a case that comes against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions between the Philippines and China.

China and India should work in the same direction, explore more substantive measures and commit to mutual understanding, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on Monday.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing where he said India is willing to work with China to jointly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and will fully support China in its role as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

During a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the need for both nations to work together, explore substantive measures, and foster mutual understanding.