THE Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China is closely watching the situation following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, emphasizing the need for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to exercise its powers prudently to avoid politicization and double standards.
“This is an important sudden incident. China has noted the news and is closely following how this might develop.
I would like to reiterate China’s consistent view that the International Criminal Court should strictly follow the principle of complementarity, exercise its functions and powers prudently in accordance with the law and prevent politicization or double standards,” stated Mao Ning, Spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Ministry.
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