DFA: Phl not threatened by China's recruitment video

Romero, Alexis

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August 18, 2015

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Romero, Alexis

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Nothing is threatening about the People's Liberation Army recruitment video showing China preparing for war, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). If misinterpreted, talk about war preparation could escalate tensions, DFA spokesman Charles Jose said. "Not really," he replied when asked if the Philippines feels threatened by the recruitment video. "The DFA had released a statement Sunday that the Philippines is keen on pursuing the arbitration case against China, Jose said.

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Romero, A. (2015, August 18). DFA: Phl not threatened by China's recruitment video. Philippine Star, p. 7.