China accuses Philippines of obstructing ASEAN meeting
By The BriefBrief
China accused the Philippines of placing “numerous obstacles” in the way of its participation in an ASEAN defence ministers’ meeting and of violating basic diplomatic protocols. Beijing sent its defence attaché to the meeting in Lapu-Lapu, the lowest-ranking Chinese representative to attend since the event began in 2010. China also accused a politician of obstructing its participation.
WHO:China
WHAT:China accused the Philippines of obstructing its participation in an ASEAN defence ministers’ meeting and violating diplomatic protocols.
WHEN:Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
WHERE:Lapu-Lapu, Philippines
WHY:China's accusations arose amid years of tension over the two countries’ competing claims to the South China Sea.
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