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MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro reportedly reminded Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to speak respectfully after he allegedly raised his voice during a meeting, according to a report circulating on Saturday, October 24.
The meeting reportedly became tense when the Chinese envoy raised his voice while speaking with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief.
“Talk in a nice way,” Lazaro reportedly told the ambassador, emphasizing the importance of maintaining courtesy during diplomatic discussions.
The reported exchange has drawn attention amid continuing tensions between the Philippines and China, particularly over their competing maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea.
Diplomatic engagements between Manila and Beijing remain important in addressing bilateral concerns and managing disagreements through peaceful dialogue.
However, the circumstances surrounding the reported confrontation, including the specific issues discussed during the meeting, were not detailed in the circulating report.
As of the report, no official statement confirming the alleged exchange was provided in the material.
