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Philippines summons China’s envoy over confrontation remark

MANILA — The Philippine foreign ministry on Monday summoned China’s ambassador to convey Manila’s “serious concern and strong objection” over a statement by the envoy that it said conveyed threats of the use of force. Reuters has sought comment from the Chinese embassy in Manila. — Reporting by Mikhail Flores and Nesto

Philippines summons China’s envoy over confrontation remark

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