China accuses Philippine politicians of ‘intolerable’ conduct as tensions escalate
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro to rein in politicians he accused of egregious anti-China rhetoric, calling their conduct irrational and intolerable amid escalating tensions.
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Why It Matters
China-Philippines relations are facing escalating tensions, described by Wang Yi as involving malicious interference.
Amid continuously escalating tensions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday accused a handful of Philippine politicians of "egregious, irrational and intolerable" conduct, urging Manila to rein in their anti-China rhetoric, state media reported.
Wang made the remarks during a phone conversation with Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro, as China-Philippines relations were currently facing what he described as "malicious interference", according to Xinhua.
"Some Philippine politicians have repeatedly attacked and smeared China out of their political bias and self-interest, crossing China's red lines," Wang said.
Open Questions
- Which specific Philippine politicians were accused?
- What concrete actions will Manila take in response?
- What specific red lines were crossed?
