China opposes certain individuals in the Philippines hyping relations

China firmly opposes certain individuals in the Philippines hyping up

China-related issues and undermining bilateral ties, Chinese foreign

ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.

The remarks were made at a regular news briefing after the foreign

ministry of the Philippines on the same day summoned China's

ambassador to express its "serious concern and strong objection"

about remarks by Ambassador Jing Quan last week.

Jing said China "may easily win" in a confrontation with the Philippines, but Beijing

would not use force because "we love peace", responding

to a question about the Philippine defence secretary describing

China as a regional troublemaker.

Mao said developing and improving China-Philippines relations is in the

interests of both countries, and urged the Philippine side

to restrain certain politicians irresponsible acts and words.