00:00China's statement that the Philippines is like serving as a chess piece of another country is very important.
00:07According to Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro,
00:11the Philippines is a free country and no one should interfere in decisions related to its defense and security.
00:21If China really wants to maintain peace, it should follow the international law.
00:30Well, if China really believes and is concerned about peace and stability in the region,
00:38they should abide by the international law.
00:42They should also respect the sovereignty of each country.
00:47We are not. The Philippines is no one's chess piece.
00:50We are an independent country.
00:53So, whatever we do, whatever our military operations project is,
01:03it is up to us.
01:07No one can interfere.
01:10We are independent and no one should interfere in our government's decisions.
