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February 28, 2017
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON SPORTS COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
With a view to developing sports exchange and cooperation, and promoting the mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples and athletes of the Republic of the Philippines and the People's Republic of China, the Philippine Sports Commission of the Republic of the Philippines and the General Administration of Sport of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties") have reached the following understanding:
ARTICLE I
The Parties consider that the conclusion of this Memorandum of Understanding will contribute to the promotion of cooperative relationship, mutual understanding and friendship among the athletes and peoples of the two countries. The Parties shall endeavor to develop sports exchange and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
ARTICLE II
The leaders of the Parties shall keep in contact and exchange views on bilateral sports exchange and international sports affairs of common concern.
ARTICLE III
The Parties encourage their sports organizations to coordinate their stand and strengthen cooperation on international sports affairs.
ARTICLE IV
The Parties shall encourage their athletes to participate in international sports competitions to be held in each other's countries, as well as their national sports associations to strengthen exchange and cooperation
ARTICLE V
The Parties shall encourage exchange and cooperation between sports specialists in the fields of competitive sports, sports for all, sports science and medicine.
ARTICLE VI
The Parties agree that it is necessary to strengthen the cooperation in the fight against doping and other unsportsmanlike behaviors in the field of sports.
ARTICLE VII
This Memorandum of Understanding shall come into effect on the date of signing and be valid for a period of four years. The terms of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be extended automatically once for the same period unless either Party sends a written notice to the other Party, six months prior to the expiry of this Memorandum of Understanding, expressing its intention to terminate it.
This Memorandum of Understanding is signed on 28 February 2017 in Beijing in duplicate in English and Chinese languages, each text being equally authentic.
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Entry into Force: February 28, 2017