BEIJING, Nov. 13-- "Driven by political prejudice and self-interest, certain Filipino politicians made remarks which run counter to the solemn commitment the Philippine government has made to China on the Taiwan question. We strongly deplore and firmly oppose such statements," said Senior Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for China's defense ministry, at a press briefing on Friday.

According to reports, the Philippine Defense Secretary said in a recent interview that with 200,000 Filipinos residing in Taiwan, the Philippines is preparing for all contingencies, and that it would be counterproductive for China to try to seize Taiwan by force.

In response to that, thespokesperson noted that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair. How to resolve it is a matter for the Chinese people, which brooks no foreign interference.

The spokesperson also emphasized that China is firm in its resolve to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity and achieve national reunification.

"We urges the Philippine side to rein in the dangerous words and actions of these politicians, abide by the one-China principle, and take real actions to maintain stable China-Philippines relations," stressed the spokesperson.