Ministry of Defense: The Philippines Uses Fishermen as Tools for Provocation and Smear Against China

Source: Global Times
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1月8日上午,国防部新闻发言人张晓刚大校就近期涉军问题发布消息。

记者:据报道,中国海军近期在南海救助菲律宾渔民,菲海军发言人诬称中方公开此事脱离了救助本质,是“政治宣传”。请问对此有何评论?

张晓刚:前不久,中国海军舰艇在中国管辖海域例行巡航时,救助遇险被困的菲律宾渔民,事后很多菲民众感谢和赞扬中方义举。菲方有些人只想着把本国渔民当作海上侵权挑衅和煽宣炒作的工具,往火坑里推,毫不顾及他们的生计和安全,还对中方进行污蔑指责,十分虚伪和冷血。事实胜于雄辩,公道自在人心。中方始终坚定维护自身领土主权和海洋权益,并致力于与地区国家共同将南海打造成和平、友谊、合作之海。

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category
Information Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Philippine government accused China of using fishermen as propaganda tools and making defamatory accusations against them.
Location
Philippines
Unit
Philippine government
Time
Not specified
Equipment
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Summary

The Philippine government accused China of using fishermen as propaganda tools and making defamatory accusations against them. This accusation highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding maritime issues.

Key Facts
  • Philippine government accuses China of using fishermen for propaganda.
  • China is accused of making defamatory statements against the Philippines.
  • The report highlights tensions between the Philippines and China.