Palace: Apology for envoy's remarks can't be forced
The Philippine government stated it cannot force an apology from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan for his remarks suggesting China could easily win a conflict with the Philippines. However, some lawmakers are calling for the ambassador's expulsion.
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