Diplomacy
Philippines Summons China Envoy Over 'Threat of Force' Remark
The Philippine foreign ministry summoned China's ambassador to express 'serious concern and strong objection' over a statement allegedly implying a threat of force in the South China Sea, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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