New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Philippines has expressed concern over the reported fall of debris from a Chinese rocket into its waters, urging spacefaring nations to act responsibly and safeguard the interests of other states.

In a press briefing here Tuesday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro read the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) official statement on the Aug. 4 launch of China's Long March 12 rocket, which left debris within Philippine maritime territory.

"The Philippines takes this opportunity to urge all spacefaring states to conduct their space activities in a manner consistent with norms of responsible behavior and with due regard to the rights of interest of other states,"...