The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported on the 28th local time that 15 Philippine senators signed a resolution aimed at opposing the personnel of the Chinese embassy in the Philippines. The Philippine Senate is also studying whether it can declare Chinese embassy officials as "unwelcome persons" based on this resolution.
Regarding this, Ji Lingpeng, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, reminded that only President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has the authority to request the ambassador's departure. If the ambassador receives a notice of departure from President Marcos, he will leave immediately, but he will feel extremely proud and honored because he has put into practice the firm commitment of a Chinese diplomat to his country. He also said: "If anyone plans to declare any Chinese diplomat as an 'unwelcome person', please include me and the entire 12-member media affairs and public diplomacy team. Our team stands together and shares the same fate."
[Smart] Comment: The response from the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the Philippines was resolute, demonstrating the demeanor of a major power and the unyielding spirit of a diplomat. A strong motherland and 1.4 billion Chinese people are their strength and backing. We are proud of their mission accomplishment!
He clearly pointed out the legal procedures for expelling diplomats, directly targeting the Philippine president, reflecting respect for and application of international law.
Moreover, the vow of "standing together and sharing the same fate" highlights the firm determination of the diplomatic team to safeguard national dignity. This kind of self-respect and self-confidence with reasoning is the distinct characteristic of China's foreign policy in the new era.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1855632870017088/
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