Palace believes China remains committed to peace

Malacañang believes that China remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea, despite reports that Chinese President Hu Jintao has asked the Chinese navy to prepare for military combat. The Chinese leader’s pronouncement came after the United States expressed its intention to increase its military presence in Asia and the Pacific. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, however, believes that China will keep its commitment to peace,

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