FFCCCII warns against declaring Chinese envoy Jing Quan persona non grata

GMA Network - Oct 24, 2026

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) on Saturday cautioned against declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, warning that the move could prompt reciprocal action against the Philippine ambassador to Beijing.

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