Did Duterte Ask China for Asylum? China Says No!
Hey everyone! Have you heard some rumors about former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte? Let’s find out what’s really happening! 🤔
There were some news reports saying that Mr. Duterte asked China for asylum. But wait, what’s asylum? It’s when someone asks another country to keep them safe because they might be in trouble at home.
But guess what? China says these reports are not true! 🇨🇳 A spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun, said that China hasn’t received any asylum request from Mr. Duterte or his family.
Mr. Guo also mentioned that Mr. Duterte was just on a private vacation in Hong Kong. 🏖️ The Philippine officials have also commented on this, saying there’s nothing unusual going on.
Some people thought that Mr. Duterte might be trying to avoid arrest by the International Criminal Court (or ICC for short). The ICC issued a warrant because of his “war on drugs” campaign while he was president. But Mr. Duterte has questioned this warrant.
China is asking everyone to be careful and not believe everything they hear without checking the facts first. 📢 They say the rumors might have been made up or shared for the wrong reasons.
So, the big takeaway? Don’t believe all the rumors! Always check reliable sources to find out what’s really happening. 🧐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
