In the latest trade of diplomatic barbs with China, the Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday brushed aside a Chinese media editorial calling the Philippines a “cute little submissive” of the United States.
It is believed that the commentary ran by the Global Times this week reflects the position of the Chinese government since the paper is known as the Communist Party’s mouthpiece.
“Unable to defend their unlawful position both on the core issue which is the nine-dash line claim and their unilateral and aggressive activities, our northern neighbor has reduced its lack of response to name-calling once again,” Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose told a press briefing on Thursday.
“What they should be doing is to accord their positions and actions with the 2002 conduct of parties in the South China Sea and international law,” Jose said. —KG, GMA News
