Sanctioning China Envoy Could Hurt Philippine Trade, FFCCCII Warns
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Sanctioning China Envoy Could Hurt Philippine Trade, FFCCCII Warns

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) warned that sanctioning the Chinese Ambassador over his remarks about "use of force" could negatively impact bilateral trade. China is the Philippines' largest trading partner, and concerns about retaliatory measures were raised.

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