FFCCCII Warns Against Declaring Chinese Envoy Persona Non Grata, Cites Reciprocal Action, Trade Impact
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) cautioned against declaring Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata, fearing reciprocal actions and negative impacts on trade. A Senate resolution has called for the envoy's expulsion.
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