Hyra described the massive transformation in the U Street/Shaw area, where the city's once most infamous open-air drug market has become a farmers' market now selling grass-fed beef and homemade duck egg ravioli

The survey released on Sept 21 bore a title saying people in the Philippines still favor the United States over China, but that the gap is narrowing

The report finds that people in the Philippines still like the US and have confidence in its leader, President Donald Trump

"Despite the long distance, I was very excited that I could visit Jackie Chan and Jet Li's hometown," Luc said

"I think this is not only good for China, but will also be a positive influence to the whole international system," he said