China Criticizes the Philippine Defense Minister for Repeatedly Making False Remarks on China
Tensions in China-Philippines relations have escalated: Mao Ning criticized the Philippine defense minister's false remarks concerning China China urges the Philippine side to rein in the words and actions of its officials and maintain the stability of bilateral relations
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on June 2 that Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro recently made inappropriate remarks again about ChinaPhilippines relations and Chinese assistance issues at the ShangriLa Dialogue, and China expressed dissatisfaction with this.
Mao Ning said that the Philippine defense secretary has repeatedly made false statements concerning China, showing no regard for the wellbeing of the Filipino people and lacking due gratitude. He has politicized livelihood issues, harming ChinaPhilippines relations and mutual trust between the two sides.
She also said that Philippine leaders have repeatedly stated that they hope to properly handle differences and promote a relaxation of bilateral relations. China hopes the Philippine side will align its words and deeds, strictly restrain the remarks and actions of relevant officials, and not let the statements of a few people continue to affect the stability of bilateral relations.