China Warns Philippines Regarding Taiwan Remarks and US Fighter Jet Sale
Beijing cautions Manila to refrain from making baseless remarks about Taiwan and jeopardizing regional stability following the US's approval of the F-16 fighter jet sale.
The Chinese foreign ministry has called on certain individuals in the Philippines to stop making unfounded remarks about Taiwan, warning that those who do so will face repercussions.
This admonition was delivered by ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a regular press briefing, in response to statements made by Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner.
Brawner had directed soldiers to ready themselves for potential action in the event of a Taiwanese invasion, asserting that Philippine involvement would be unavoidable if such a situation arose.
Moreover, China's foreign ministry has raised concerns over the Philippines' defense and security partnerships with other countries, specifically referencing the recent US green light for a possible $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Manila.
The ministry stressed that such collaborations should not target or adversely affect the interests of any third party, nor should they undermine regional peace and security or escalate tensions in the area.
This admonition was delivered by ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a regular press briefing, in response to statements made by Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner.
Brawner had directed soldiers to ready themselves for potential action in the event of a Taiwanese invasion, asserting that Philippine involvement would be unavoidable if such a situation arose.
Moreover, China's foreign ministry has raised concerns over the Philippines' defense and security partnerships with other countries, specifically referencing the recent US green light for a possible $5.58 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Manila.
The ministry stressed that such collaborations should not target or adversely affect the interests of any third party, nor should they undermine regional peace and security or escalate tensions in the area.
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