First, what I said at the press conference was that the caricature itself had no name of Xi Jinping written on it. You’re the ones who publicly shared this caricature and claimed it was Xi Jinping.
Second, if you want to release the video filmed inside a classroom setting, it seems inappropriate because it took place in a university. And my point is this: we have academic freedom. We are a free nation that places high value on free discourse and free expression.
Third, there is a clear distinction between political satire and a racist video that mocks the entire Filipino race. Political satire does not degrade the dignity of a race.
Please tell the Ambassador that I’m also happy for your country because he said that freedom of expression is now being exercised by various media outlets like CHINA DAILY.
