The Department of National Defense says it 'takes exception to the statement of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian that the Philippines is meddling in the internal affairs of China concerning Taiwan.'
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National Defense said on Saturday, April 15, that the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement will not be used to meddle in China’s affairs in relation to Taiwan, contrary to the suggestion of China’s envoy to Manila.
“The Department of National Defense takes exception to the statement of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian that the Philippines is meddling in the internal affairs of China concerning Taiwan,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in a statement on Saturday, April 15. In a statement on Friday, April 14, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian advised the Philippines to “unequivocally oppose” Taiwan’s independence. He claimed that the Philippines was “stoking the fire” by offering military bases near Taiwan Strait that can be accessed by the United States under the EDCA.
Andolong, in his statement, added that the Philippines observes the One China Policy and adheres to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s principle of noninterference in dealing with issues in the region. Under the, Taiwan is an “inalienable part of China,” and that the People’s Republic of China is the only legal government representing the country.
The defense official also explained that the Philippines’ primary concern is the safety of Filipinos living and working in Taiwan. He added that the DND “deems it prudent to prepare for any contingencies” to ensure Filipinos’ safety amid the ongoing tension in the strait.
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