The Chinese Defense Ministry has strongly refuted recent inflammatory remarks by Philippine military officials, saying that the Philippines' repeated fabrication of anti-China narratives has severely damaged its own credibility.
Jiang Bin, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense made the statement at a press conference in Beijing in response to reports that Romeo Brawner Jr, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, claimed that the South China Sea faces illegal, aggressive and bullying activities, as well as disinformation operations, urging Filipino citizens to maintain a wartime mindset for security threats.
"Certain officials in the Philippines have repeatedly hyped up false narratives against China, and their credibility has long been shattered. The Philippine side has frequently provoked and caused trouble at sea, infringing upon China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. It has also colluded with external forces to stir up trouble and create chaos in the South China Sea. This seriously violates the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and undermines the common interests of countries in the region," said Jiang.
"Stirring up waves wins no popular support, and making trouble out of nothing finds no market. In fact, those who fabricate lies, intimidate the people, and incite confrontation are the real threats to Philippine national interests and the well-being of its people. Unafraid of the rising winds and waves, we only wish for calm seas. China will continue to take effective measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests and maintain regional peace and stability," he said.
Philippines' credibility damaged by repeated false narratives about China: spokesman
China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during the fifth China-Brazil Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Beijing.
Wang said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Brazil relations have become increasingly global, strategic and far-reaching in influence.
"Practical cooperation across all fields has been steadily upgraded, and the two peoples have never been closer," he added.
Wang said the two sides should fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to advance the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, jointly counter various external challenges, and build greater synergy for each other's modernization drives and the unity and self-improvement of Global South countries.
Noting that China appreciates the Brazilian government's long-standing commitment to the one-China principle, Wang said China supports Brazil in safeguarding its national sovereignty, upholding independence and autonomy, and achieving greater development.
The two sides should advance exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, tourism, sports, sub-national areas, youth, media and other fields, Wang said, adding that it is important to strengthen communication and coordination under multilateral mechanisms including the United Nations and BRICS, earnestly implement the four major global initiatives, and promote the development of a more just and equitable global governance system.
Vieira stated that Brazil will always adhere to the one-China principle. He said Brazil looks forward to consolidating strategic mutual trust with China, deepening practical cooperation, cementing public support for bilateral ties, and achieving common prosperity.
Noting that both Brazil and China are important forces championing multilateralism and free trade, Vieira said Brazil is ready to work with China to enhance multilateral coordination, jointly advance the reform of the global governance system, uphold the authority of the United Nations, and promote international fairness and justice.
China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM
China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM
