MAGING ang pinakamalaking grupo ng mga negosyante na kabilang sa Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII,) ay nagpahayag ng kanilang pagkadismaya sa inilabas na AI-generated video ng China Daily na naglalarawan sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng derogatory caricature.
Kasabay nito, sama-samang hiniling ng lahat ng kasapi ng FFCCCII sa China Daily na tanggalin ang nasabing nakasisirang puri na caricature.
“We respectfully urge that this video be taken down and removed. No matter how sincere or deeply held the differences between governments on maritime or territorial issues, there can be no justification for depictions that demean the dignity of an entire nation. Honest disagreements should never descend into ridicule or ad hominem attacks” mariing pahayag ni FFCCCII President Victor Lim.
Ayon kay Victor Lim, ang Pilipinas at China ay nakatala na sa kasaysayan bilang magkaibigan, magkapitbahay at magkatuwang sa kalakalan mahigit libong taon na.
“Our bilateral relationship is far broader and far more enduring than any single political or territorial disagreement. Such issues are best addressed through diplomacy, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue—not through imagery that risks inflaming public sentiment or undermining goodwill between our peoples.” Ayon pa sa tagapangulo ng FFCCCII.
Kasunod nito, tiniyak ng FFCCCII na mananatili ang hanay ng mga mangangalakal, negosyante at industrialist sa pagsusulong ng friendship, peace, business and investments, trade, cultural understanding, at mutually beneficial cooperation sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at China.
“Let us not allow temporary disagreements to overshadow centuries of shared history and partnership. Instead, let us choose wisdom over anger, respect over contempt, dialogue over division, and work together toward a more peaceful and prosperous future for both nations,” dagdag pa ni Lim.
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