China Embassy to Philippines Lawmakers: 'Stop Bluffing'
Amid heated discussions among Philippine lawmakers about declaring the Chinese Ambassador persona non grata following his remarks on the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Embassy has challenged them to 'stop bluffing,' escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing.
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