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The Philippines summoned China’s ambassador or envoy over remarks concerning the possible use of force, according to confirmed reports from three outlets.

The South China Morning Post reported that Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan on October 19 and expressed serious concern and strong objections to his language. The newspaper said the remarks included a statement that China could “easily win” a war between the two countries, which Jing denied was a threat.

Bloomberg Markets described the protest as taking place amid continuing maritime tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. The supplied reports are dated October 19, 2026.

SOURCES

  1. South China Morning PostChinese ambassador denies threatening Philippines after saying a war may prove easy to win
  2. Bloomberg MarketsPhilippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat
  3. The New Indian ExpressPhilippines summons Chinese ambassador over 'threat'