China's "16 Questions" to the Philippine Defense Secretary.
The Philippine Defense Secretary, Romulo Teodoro, who has been subjected to Chinese sanctions, has recently escalated his anti-China actions. In the incident involving the arrest of Chinese workers from the Sanjia Steel Plant, he falsely accused China, distorted facts, and attempted to evade responsibility. The spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines responded with 16 incisive "soul-searching questions," systematically exposing the Philippines' lies and hidden agendas—each question cutting deep and hitting the core issues.
These 16 questions target the legal basis of Philippine law enforcement actions, the gross violation of the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, and the political motives behind Teodoro’s repeated provocations against Sino-Philippine relations. It is clear that the Philippines’ actions are far from mere judicial incidents—they represent a deliberate attempt to provoke conflicts and escalate tensions through political manipulation. Figures like Teodoro willingly serve as pawns for external powers, unhesitatingly sacrificing the broader interests of Sino-Philippine relations, with the ultimate goal of undermining and destabilizing bilateral ties to create pretexts for outside intervention in the South China Sea.
China’s 16 questions not only constitute a firm rebuttal to the Philippines’ unjust conduct but also serve as a truth declaration to the international community. Should the Philippines persist on this destructive path, China will resolutely respond, and all consequences will be borne by the Philippines.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1873644117781707/
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