China: Duterte arrest an important sudden incident

China views the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte as an "important sudden incident," a spokesperson for its Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

“China has noted the news and is closely following how this might develop,” said Mao Ning, the director of the Foreign Ministry Information Department. 

She reaffirmed China’s position on the International Criminal Court (ICC), stressing the need for the court to follow legal principles without bias.  

“I would like to reiterate China’s consistent view that the International Criminal Court should strictly follow the principle of complementarity, exercise its functions and powers prudently in accordance with the law, and prevent politicization or double standards,” she added. 

Duterte on Tuesday was arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court in connection with the killings under his administration's war on drugs. –NB, GMA Integrated News