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Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Force Threat Claims
Philippines demands China stop threatening force after ambassador's remarks.
In brief
Philippines demands China stop threatening force after ambassador's remarks. Philippines summoned Chinese ambassador over claims he threatened military action in South China Sea disputes. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador
Philippines summoned Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it says threatened force.
Foreign secretary reports strong objection
Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro relayed to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan the Philippine government’s serious concern and strong objection to his statement.
China calls Philippines overreaction
China described Philippines’ response as overreaction and said certain individuals maliciously hype China-related issues.
Ambassador defends China’s peace stance
Chinese ambassador said Philippines should feel fortunate to have China as neighbor and that China loves peace.
“If we want to use force, we may easily win. But no, we will not choose force and we love peace”
Philippines prepares military response
Philippines will not accept intimidation and has broadened military engagements with United States and other security allies.
The one thing
Philippines summoned Chinese ambassador over claims he threatened military action in South China Sea disputes.
