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Why Philippines is muzzling anti-China rhetoric ahead of crucial Asean talks

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  • The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs warned on Sunday that public criticism of China could undermine diplomatic efforts, stressing that a disciplined national voice is essential to advancing national interests.
  • The statement follows a war of words between the Chinese embassy in Manila and Philippine uniformed services and officials.

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The Chinese embassy in Manila has recently been embroiled in a war of words with Philippine uniformed services and officials.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday said public criticism of China could undermine diplomatic efforts. “In high-stakes diplomacy, a disciplined and coherent national voice remains essential to advancing our national interests,” it said in a statement.

The Chinese embassy in Manila has recently been embroiled in a war of words with Philippine uniformed services and officials.

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  • What specific comments or actions triggered the war of words?
  • Which Philippine uniformed services and officials were involved?
  • What diplomatic efforts could be undermined?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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