Ministry of Defense: The Philippine Side Should Strictly Restrain the Dangerous Words and Actions of Individual Politicians
On the afternoon of November 13, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: According to reports, the Philippine Defense Secretary recently stated in an interview that considering there are 200,000 Filipino expatriates living in Taiwan, the Philippines is preparing for various possible scenarios. He mentioned that if China attempts to forcibly take over Taiwan, it would be a costly option. What is your comment on this?
Chen Xi: The Taiwan issue is purely a matter of China's internal affairs, and how to resolve it is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, without interference from others. The remarks of certain Philippine politicians stem from political bias and personal interests, deviating from the solemn commitments made by the Philippine government regarding the Taiwan issue. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this. China’s determination to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity and to achieve national reunification is unwavering. We urge the Philippine side to strictly restrain the dangerous words and actions of certain politicians and to earnestly uphold the One China principle, taking concrete actions to maintain the overall situation of China-Philippines relations.
On November 13, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Chen Xi criticized remarks by certain Filipino politicians regarding Taiwan, asserting that Taiwan issues are internal to China. He urged the Philippines to adhere to the One China principle and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the comments, emphasizing China's commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Chen Xi criticized Filipino politicians' comments on Taiwan.
- China asserts that Taiwan issues are internal matters and should not involve external opinions.
- China urges the Philippines to adhere to the One China principle.
- The remarks were made in response to comments about the potential military takeover of Taiwan.