On August 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference.A reporter asked: According to reports, the US Embassy in the Philippines announced the establishment of a center in Palawan Island to help Filipino fishermen report illegal fishing activities.What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ comment on this?
Lin Jian said that we have noticed the relevant reports and will pay close attention to the situation.China has always believed that exchanges and cooperation between countries should help enhance mutual understanding and trust among regional countries and promote regional peace and stability.We have no objection to normal cooperation between the United States and the Philippines, but such cooperation should not target third parties or harm the interests of third parties.
(CCTV reporters Zhu Ruomeng and Wang Chen)