China News Service, May 4th. According to news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on the 4th, in response to recent Philippine high-level China-related remarks, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that facts have repeatedly proved that microphone diplomacy cannot change the facts and can only undermine mutual trust.
It is hoped that relevant people in the Philippines will comply with the basic etiquette and identity when making their remarks.
A reporter asked: According to reports, the Philippine Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 3rd, protesting the patrol of the Chinese coast guard ship in the waters of Huangyan Island.
Philippine Foreign Minister Lochin also posted dirty words on his personal social accounts.
At the same time, we have also noticed that Philippine President Duterte’s claim that there are conflicts in the Philippines does not mean that the Philippines must become rude. The Philippines has to thank China for its help in many things.
what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Wang Wenbin responded that Huangyan Island is a Chinese territory and the nearby sea is under China's jurisdiction.
China urges the Philippines to truly respect China's sovereignty and jurisdiction and stop taking actions that complicate the situation.
Facts have repeatedly proved that microphone diplomacy cannot change the facts, but can only undermine mutual trust.
It is hoped that relevant people in the Philippines will comply with the basic etiquette and identity when making their remarks.
Wang Wenbin said that as Philippine President Duterte said, the differences and contradictions between the two countries on individual issues should not affect the friendship and cooperation between the two sides.
This is also an important consensus reached on many occasions by the two parties.
China has always and will continue to work with the Philippines to properly resolve differences and advance cooperation through friendly consultations, and continue to provide assistance to the Philippines within its capacity in fighting the epidemic and restoring the economy.