China Embassy to Ridon: 'Why not suggest closing the entire embassy?'
The Chinese Embassy in Manila retorted to Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon's suggestion to deport lower-ranking Chinese diplomatic personnel by asking, "Why not suggest closing the entire embassy?" This exchange escalates diplomatic tensions following remarks by the Chinese Ambassador regarding the West Philippine Sea.
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