00:00It is important that China's statement serves as a chess piece for other countries of the Philippines.
00:07China said this in front of a visit of the United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hexith,
00:13according to Presidential Communications Undersecretary, Claire Castro.
00:17The Philippines is a free country and no one should interfere in decisions related to its defense and security.
00:26If China really wants peace, it should abide by the international law.
00:57So whatever we do, whatever our military operations project is, it is up to us.
01:11No one can interfere. We are independent and no one should interfere in our government's decisions.
