Philippine Foreign Minister Luoqin "exposed swear words" to China, Philippine Presidential Spokesperson: He told me that he has apologized to China
[Global Network Comprehensive Report] After Philippine Foreign Minister Lochin issued a tweet with foul language earlier on the 3rd, asking Chinese ships to "leave the disputed waters", Philippine media reported on the 4th that the Philippine Presidential Office spokesperson Harry Rock said Luoqin has apologized to China for this matter.
According to a report by the Philippines ABS-CBN News Network, Locke said: “Luo Chin told me that he has apologized to the Chinese Ambassador.” According to a report by the Philippine "rappler" News Network, Locke spoke in Filipino at a press conference held on the 4th. Said: "Luo Qin told me that he had apologized to the Chinese ambassador (Huang Xilian), and his words were only because of something that made his head hot." ↓
It is worth noting that the "rappler" news network stated in the report that although President Duterte reportedly did not ask Lochin to apologize, Locke said that the president instructed the cabinet not to use swear words when discussing foreign affairs.
Locke said: "The president's message is that cursing has no place in the diplomatic field." ↓
ABS-CBN News previously reported that in a recorded speech broadcast on Philippine TV on the evening of the 3rd, although Duterte did not mention Luoqin, he emphasized: "China is still our benefactor... we Conflict with China does not mean that we have to be rude and disrespectful to others." Duterte said: "In fact, we have too many things to thank China, whether it is their past help or Help now."
Regarding the current situation in the South China Sea, Luo Qin wrote on his personal Twitter account earlier on the 3rd: "China, my friend, how can I say it politely?" Then he asked with words mixed with crude English words. The Chinese ship "leaves the disputed waters between China and the Philippines."
He also described the Philippines as a "handsome guy" who wants to be friends with the "ugly" China.
In response to this, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a reporter’s question on the Philippine high-level China-related remarks on the 4th that Huangyan Island is Chinese territory and the nearby waters are 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 promote cooperation through friendly consultations, and continue to provide assistance to the Philippines within its capacity in fighting the epidemic and restoring the economy.