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Oct 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over war remarks
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Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Chinese ambassador Jing Quan on Monday to express “serious concern and strong objections” over his remarks that China could “easily win” a war with the Philippines. Jing denied making threats; Lazaro said his language aggravated an already sensitive situation and undermined efforts to build mutual understanding.
WHO: Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Chinese ambassador Jing Quan
WHAT: Lazaro met Jing to protest his remarks that China could easily win a war with the Philippines; Jing denied making threats.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: Lazaro met Jing to protest remarks the Philippine government considered a threat to use force.
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