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Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Provocative Easy Win Remark
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Firstpost•19-10-2026, 14:02
Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Provocative Easy Win Remark
- •The Philippines summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan following remarks that Beijing could easily win a military confrontation with the Southeast Asian nation.
- •Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro conveyed Manila's serious concern and strong objection to the comments, labeling them provocative and a veiled threat.
- •Ambassador Jing had made the statements while responding to criticism from Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, who previously called China a regional troublemaker.
- •The diplomatic protest highlights escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over competing territorial claims and frequent maritime clashes in the South China Sea.
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The Philippines summoned Ambassador Jing Quan to convey serious concern and strong objection over his remarks that Beijing could easily win a confrontation with the Southeast Asian nation.
While speaking in Manila, the Chinese envoy stated that if Beijing wanted to use force, it might easily win, though he added that China would choose peace and not force.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro stated that the comments risked aggravating bilateral relations, while the foreign ministry viewed the choice of words as a thinly veiled threat of force.
