Lawmakers press Marcos to expel China envoy after ‘force’ remarks - BusinessWorld Online
Lawmakers say Jing Quan’s remarks amount to a threat as the DFA summons him and the Palace resists expulsion.
- On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 746, formally urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata or request his recall.
- The resolution follows remarks by Ambassador Jing last week that China 'may easily win' in a conflict with the Philippines, though he claimed he would not resort to confrontation because 'we love peace.'
- Senator Erwin Tulfo filed a similar measure on Monday, while the Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the envoy to express 'serious concern and strong objection' regarding his 'provocative and unacceptable' comments.
- Palace Press Officer Claire Castro maintained that President Marcos 'would not want' any diplomat expelled, while business leaders warned that sanctioning the ambassador could trigger economic countermeasures.
- Despite the controversy, Castro confirmed the President will proceed with his visit to China next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit to continue dialogue.
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Lawmakers press Marcos to expel China envoy after ‘force’ remarks - BusinessWorld Online
SENATORS and congressmen on Tuesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to consider expelling Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his remarks about China’s ability to use force against the Philippines, while Malacañang said any apology from the envoy should be voluntary.
Lawmakers who seek expulsion of Beijing's top envoy to Manila not welcome in China
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers who asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel or declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata are "not welcome" in China, the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday said.The embassy shared on social media and on its group chat with reporters the proposed resolution of Sen. Risa Hontiveros urging the President to declare Jing persona non grata or "to request his recall" by Beijing.It also shared the call by som…
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