Senator asks Beijing to recall envoy to Manila
SEN. Ana Theresia 'Risa' Hontiveros wants Beijing to recall its ambassador to Manila over his 'threatening' statements regarding the Philippines' partnership with the US.The senator said that if China has issues with the United States, she should 'not drag the Philippines' into their fight.Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian on Friday 'advised' the Philippines to unequivocally oppose 'Taiwan independence' if it cared about the 150,000 OFWs there.
'These are truly disgraceful statements from Ambassador Huang Xilian. How dare he threaten us,' Hontiveros said.'The Palace should tell Beijing to recall their representative in Manila as soon as possible,' she said on Sunday in a statement.She said Huang 'has no business being a diplomat if he is unable to engage with us in a respectful and dignified manner.'The Philippines, she said, will never interfere with the issue of Taiwanese independence.
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