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Philippines Summons China Envoy Over ‘Use of Force’ Threat

Bloomberg Markets Monday 19 October 2026, 07:43 UTC By Cliff Venzon 1 min read
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The Philippines said its top diplomat summoned China’s envoy to protest his remarks on use of force amid their maritime dispute in the South China Sea.

The Philippines said its top diplomat summoned China’s envoy to protest his remarks on use of force amid their maritime dispute in the South China Sea.
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