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Chinese Ambassador Huang avoids question on recent remarks on EDCA, OFWs in Taiwan
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian avoided reporters' questions regarding his controversial remarks on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and its potential impact on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
Huang attended an event at Jose Abad Santos High School in Binondo, Manila, where he thanked Philippine schools for supporting Chinese language teaching.
He reiterated that the centuries-old China-Philippines friendship should be cherished, a statement made after his earlier remark advised the Philippines to oppose 'Taiwan independence' if it cared about the 150,000 OFWs in Taiwan.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila previously claimed Huang was misquoted and misinterpreted regarding his statements.
Several senators, including Raffy Tulfo and Risa Hontiveros, have criticized Huang's remarks, with Hontiveros urging for his recall.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated he would discuss the matter with the Chinese envoy.
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China's Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, urged the Philippines to oppose Taiwan's independence and deny US troops access to local military bases, linking this to the safety of 150,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. plans to meet with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to clarify remarks regarding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros urged China to recall its ambassador, Huang Xilian, along with Chinese ships and artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea.
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan.
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The Department of National Defense (DND) takes exception to claims by Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian that the Philippines is meddling in China's internal affairs concerning Taiwan.
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