# Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Force Threat Claims

> Philippines demands China stop threatening force after ambassador's remarks.
- Title: Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Force Threat Claims
- Summary: Philippines demands China stop threatening force after ambassador's remarks. Philippines summoned Chinese ambassador over claims he threatened military…
- Keywords: philippines, china, south china sea, ambassador, force threat, military, south china sea disputes, news, local, Summons, Chinese, Envoy
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/philippines-summons-chinese-ambassador-to-protest-remarks-it-says-threatened-force
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philippines, china, south china sea, ambassador, force threat, military, south china sea disputes, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Philippines summoned Chinese ambassador over claims he threatened military action in South China Sea disputes.