In response to a media inquiry on remarks made by a Philippine military official that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into any conflict near Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged certain individuals in the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question, stressing that how to resolve the Taiwan question is entirely a matter for the Chinese people.

Philippine Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday told troops at the Northern Luzon Command to "prepare for any eventuality" such as the "invasion" of Taiwan. He also claimed that "if something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved," according to Philippine Daily Inquirer on Wednesday.

The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and concerns China's core interests. How to resolve the Taiwan question is entirely a matter for the Chinese people. It allows no foreign interference, Guo said.

We urged certain Philippine individuals not to play with fire on the Taiwan question- those who play with fire will get burned. China also firmly opposes baseless, distorted, and inflammatory remarks aimed at smearing China, said Guo.