Person

Jing Quan

1. Follow-up: Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro summons Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over 'easy win' remarks

   The Philippine foreign ministry said on Oct 19 that Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to express serious concern and strong objection to his remarks to media last week, calling them provocative, unacceptable and conveying a threat of force. Jing had said China would win easily in any conflict but loves peace and would not use force, and that the Philippines should feel fortunate to have China as a neighbour, after the Philippine defence secretary called China a regional troublemaker. RFI reported the presidential palace said it would not declare Jing persona non grata.

   Oct 20, 2026 Morning
2. Follow-up: Philippine senators press Chinese ambassador to apologise or be declared persona non grata

   Following remarks by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan involving the use of force against the Philippines, Philippine Senator JV Ejercito said on Oct 18 that the Senate is considering a resolution on the dispute between the Chinese embassy and Filipino lawmakers, RFI reports. Some senators want the ambassador to apologise or be declared persona non grata. The Chinese embassy replied: 'Please hurry up.'

   Oct 19, 2026 Morning