China warns ICC against politicization following Duterte's arrest

China has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to act carefully and avoid politicization following the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for the ICC to adhere to legal principles. Duterte was arrested at Manila's airport upon returning from Hong Kong and is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity related to his controversial drug war. He has since been transferred to the ICC Detention Center in the Netherlands. Vice President Sara Duterte denied that her father sought asylum in China. The ICC has estimated that thousands died during Duterte's drug campaign, with human rights groups suggesting the toll could be much higher.