Beijing Accuses Manila of 'Lying' After Philippine Minister Reads Chinese Diplomat's South China Sea Note
China has accused Philippine officials of "grandstanding and lying" after Manila's defence secretary publicly read aloud a note from a Chinese diplomat concerning the South China Sea. The Philippine minister characterised the note as "coercion, bullying and aggression". Beijing responded by telling Manila to "stop lying". The exchange is one of the top stories from recent reporting by the South China Morning Post, which compiled seven highlights ranging from Chinese leader Xi's diplomatic visits to a female powerlifter calling out sexism.
Key facts
- China accused Philippine officials of "grandstanding and lying"
- Manila's defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese diplomat's note on the South China Sea
- The Philippine minister described the note as "coercion, bullying and aggression"
- Beijing told Manila to "stop lying"
- The story is one of seven highlights from SCMP's recent reporting
- Other highlights include Chinese leader Xi's diplomatic visits
- Other highlights include a female powerlifter calling out sexism
- The source is the South China Morning Post
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Institutions
- South China Morning Post
Locations
- Manila
- Philippines
- Beijing
- China
- South China Sea