POLITICSJun 3 · 02:03 UTCSCMP CHINAOrange Wang

China to the Philippines: don’t let ‘a few clowns’ sabotage ties with ‘political theatrics’

China condemned remarks by Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr, stating the comments damaged bilateral trust and showed ingratitude for Chinese aid. China's foreign ministry urged Manila to prevent 'a few clowns' from sabotaging ties through political theatrics.

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