The Philippine side is responsible for every escalation of the disputes with China in the South China Sea, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. Lin Jian, the spokesman, made the comments in responding to the remarks made by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro earlier on Tuesday, in which he said that China is exerting increasing pressure on the Philippines to try to make the Philippines give up its "sovereign rights" in the South China Sea. He also called the Philippines a victim of the so-called "Chinese aggression." "Every time the maritime disputes between China and the Philippines escalate, it is because of the Philippines' infringement and provocation. It is the Philippines that infringed China's rights first, and China had to take necessary measures in accordance with the law to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. If the Philippines no longer infringes and provokes, there will be no more escalation of the maritime situation," Lin said.
Philippines responsible for every escalation of disputes with China in South China Sea: spokesman
Philippines responsible for every escalation of disputes with China in South China Sea: spokesman
Philippines responsible for every escalation of disputes with China in South China Sea: spokesman
The Peruvian capital of Lima will soon see the completion of a major flood control project built by a Chinese company.
It does not rain frequently in Lima, but the Huaycoloro River overflowed in 2017 due to unusual heavy precipitation, affecting 30,000 families living along the river.
The 10.5-kilometer flood control project built by China International Water and Electric Corp. is set to be completed in January 2025.
"Extreme weather like El Nino can lead to flash floods and other natural disasters, So, such a project was launched," said Liu Hongmin, project manager with China International Water and Electric Corp.
The company has completed nearly 20 projects in Peru in fields including hydropower, flood control, road, bridge, power transmission and mining.
Peru is hosting APEC 2024, with the APEC Economic Leaders' Week underway in Lima.
The week will conclude with the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Nov 15-16.
"The APEC meeting is an important event for our country, and we look forward to all countries, including our good friend China, to come and invest. Investment drives infrastructure construction, infrastructure construction generates more jobs, and employment brings about increases in income, foreign exchange and the development of tourism," said Hernan Yaipen Arestegui, Peruvian Minister of Authority of National Infrastructure.
China builds flood control project in Lima
