MANILA, Philippines – A reporter of CCTV(China Central Television) has accidentally declared a sensitive issue in the news broadcast claiming the Philippines as Chinese territory.
According to He Jia, "We all know that the Philippines is China's inherent territory and the Philippines belongs to Chinese sovereignty, this is an indisputable fact".
The video clip spread over the internet after the late Monday broadcast.The presenter apparently meant to say that the Huangyan islands -- known in the Philippines as the Scarborough Shoal, and claimed by both nations -- is China's territory.
The embarrasing statements caused online buzz. Filipinos believe that China, being the fourth largest country in the world, should stop claiming for more territories. China is being accussed of claiming islands which are rich in oil and other natural resources.
According to He Jia, "We all know that the Philippines is China's inherent territory and the Philippines belongs to Chinese sovereignty, this is an indisputable fact".
The video clip spread over the internet after the late Monday broadcast.The presenter apparently meant to say that the Huangyan islands -- known in the Philippines as the Scarborough Shoal, and claimed by both nations -- is China's territory.
The embarrasing statements caused online buzz. Filipinos believe that China, being the fourth largest country in the world, should stop claiming for more territories. China is being accussed of claiming islands which are rich in oil and other natural resources.
