Philippines Criticizes Chinese Embassy's 'Escalatory' Posts Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has denounced the Chinese embassy's "escalatory and undiplomatic" social media posts, stating they undermine efforts to stabilize bilateral relations. Meanwhile, the China Coast Guard's claims regarding the West Philippine Sea were refuted by the Philippine military.
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