Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force, saying it will not accept attempts to intimidate Philippine officials critical of Beijing’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro relayed to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan the Philippine […] The post Philippines summons Chinese ambassador to protest remarks it says threatened force appeared first on Khaosod English .