Philippines denied that the government instigated the anti-China demonstrations known as the general public to initiate

China news agency MANILA, May 11 (Reporter Zhang Ming) for Filipinos and foreign nationals held on May 11, the demonstrations against China, the Philippines government on the 10th argue that these demonstrations is common initiated by the people, not the Philippine government encouragement and hope that peace-related activities.

Philippine presidential deputy spokesman Walter claimed, these demonstrations initiated by ordinary citizens, freedom of speech and right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed in our constitution, the Philippine government urging participants to “responsibly” to exercise their rights .

for the media to publicize China’s quality inspection departments to strengthen inspection and quarantine on the Philippine fruit is a “bully” the argument of the Philippines, the Philippine presidential spokesman Chen Xianda stressed that Philippine banana exports in China encountered quarantine the Philippine Department of Agriculture, Trade and Industry, as well as banana exporters are coordinated with the Philippine Embassy in China, “This is purely technical issues, preferably through the Philippines and China, and regulatory agencies to resolve”.

Philippine Department of State officials claimed that on that day around the world Filipino program May 11 in the Chinese Embassy or Consulate before initiate the protest is part of democracy. Fernandez, spokesman of the Philippine Department of State, publicly declared on television that people participating in demonstrations in the exercise of democratic rights of their own freedom of speech, “The Philippine government does not intervene in demonstrations on May 11, hope this does not allow further deterioration.” He called on people to participate in demonstrations to avoid the use of violence, the peaceful expression of aspirations.

May 10th, in response to reporters’ questions about the Philippines will hold a massive anti-China march “, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei, the Philippine side continuously published in the Huangyan Island incident a strongly worded speech, incitement of public sentiment, and serious damage to the atmosphere of Sino-Philippine bilateral relations. The Philippine side also encouraged domestic public and foreign nationals to launch demonstrations against the Chinese. This behavior has led to strong reactions and concerns of the Chinese people at home and abroad. We hope that the Philippine side will not further damage the bilateral relations. China highly concerned about the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in the Philippines, the Philippine side to take effective measures to safeguard the safety and lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens and institutions in the Philippines. (End)

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