Philippine House Lawmakers Scoff at Chinese Ambassador's Remarks, Demand Persona Non Grata Status
Philippine lawmakers are calling for Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to be declared persona non grata following his remarks suggesting the "use of force" in the West Philippine Sea. Legislators criticized the ambassador's hostile demeanor as disregarding Philippine sovereignty and international law, and also addressed China's travel bans on Filipino officials, asserting a defiant stance.
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