Philippine lawmaker urges removal of Chinese ambassador after diplomatic taunt
Akbayan party-list representative Perci Cendaña called for the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after the embassy posted a challenge to Philippine officials.
In Manila, Rep. Perci Cendaña of the Akbayan party-list demanded that China’s envoy, Jing Quan, be declared persona non grata. The demand followed a Facebook post by the Chinese Embassy that dared Filipino lawmakers to respond to its remarks about using force against the Philippines. Cendaña expressed frustration on X, describing the ambassador as an arrogant guest and urging his removal. The incident adds tension to an already strained bilateral relationship.
Why it matters
The demand to expel the Chinese ambassador signals escalating diplomatic friction between the Philippines and China.
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