Philippines Chides Chinese Envoy Over 'Thinly Veiled Threat' Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed regret over remarks by China's ambassador, interpreted as a 'thinly veiled threat' of force. This latest diplomatic spat escalates tensions between the two nations over the South China Sea.
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