Philippines rebukes Chinese envoy over remark on force
Manila objected after China's envoy, Jing Quan, said Beijing could easily prevail in a conflict yet would refrain from force. Philippine officials argued the comments amounted to an implied threat, turning the exchange into a public dispute.
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What happened
Manila criticized remarks by China's ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, who said Beijing could easily win a conflict but would not use force. The Philippine foreign ministry said the comments could be read as a threat of force. An Armed Forces of the Philippines official said the remark showed who the troublemaker was.
Why it matters
The exchange has turned into a public dispute between Manila and Beijing over the possible use of force.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 11:14 PM ET: The Philippines chided China's ambassador over remarks that Beijing could prevail in a confrontation.
- Oct 16, 6:05 AM ET: An Armed Forces of the Philippines official said the envoy's remark about easily winning showed who the troublemaker was.
Coverage
- China envoy’s 'use of force' remark shows who the troublemaker is — AFP official (abs-cbn.com)
- Envoy says China could win conflict, Manila claims it’s a ‘thinly veiled threat’ (South China Morning Post)
- Chinese ambassador says Beijing could easily win a conflict with the Philippines (ua.news)
- Philippines Hits Back at Chinese Envoy Over 'Thinly Veiled Threat' of Force (Reuters)
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