The Chinese Embassy in Manila has issued a defiant response to Philippine legislators who suggested declaring Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. This proposal emerged following remarks from the ambassador claiming China would prevail in a conflict within the West Philippine Sea, which local officials interpreted as a threat. The embassy dismissed these legislative discussions as empty posturing, urging officials to either proceed with the action or cease their rhetoric. Furthermore, the embassy engaged in a public dispute with Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela, accusing him of threatening Chinese personnel. Tarriela refuted these allegations, labeling the embassy's interpretation of his statements as dishonest. This exchange highlights the deepening diplomatic friction between Manila and Beijing, exacerbated by ongoing maritime disputes and China's continued rejection of the 2016 international arbitral ruling regarding the West Philippine Sea.
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