PH Won't Back Down Despite Chinese Envoy's 'Threats,' Say Senators
Philippine senators have strongly denounced remarks by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, which suggested Beijing could "easily win" against Manila if it resorted to force. Lawmakers vowed not to back down from threats, asserting their resolve to defend national sovereignty. President Marcos Jr. also indicated he would summon the ambassador.
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