Philippines calls out Chinese envoy over 'use of force' remark

GMA Network - Oct 15, 2026

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday urged Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to exercise greater restraint in his public statements after remarks that conveyed a “thinly veiled threat” of using force.

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