According to the embassy, Ambassador Huang’s comments were intended to emphasize the need for both China and the Philippines to work together to better protect the rights and interests of their respective citizens, including OFWs.
In the statement, the embassy reiterated China’s commitment to providing a safe, stable, and welcoming environment for OFWs and other foreign nationals in China. The embassy also noted that Ambassador Huang acknowledged the positive role played by OFWs in China-Philippines relations and that they have made important contributions to the development of both countries.
The statement comes after Huang’s remarks during a virtual forum sparked criticism from some Filipino netizens and government officials. However, the embassy clarified that Huang’s statement was taken out of context and that he was only expressing his concern over the protection of the rights and interests of OFWs, not criticizing the Philippine government or its policies.
The Embassy of China has clarified that Ambassador Huang’s recent remarks about OFWs were misinterpreted and that his comments were meant to emphasize the need for China and the Philippines to work together to better protect the rights and interests of their respective citizens.
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