Top Philippine security official demands Chinese diplomats' expulsion as territorial row escalates

A top Philippine security official demanded on Friday the immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats allegedly behind a reported leak of a phone conversation between one of the diplomats and a Filipino admiral about South China Sea disputes that have strained diplomatic ties.

It required Manila to notify Beijing for such offshore missions and promise not to bring construction materials. It was not immediately clear from Ano's statement if Philippine authorities had verified the news reports or if the phone conversation really took place. The Department of Foreign Affairs did not say if it was considering Ano's call.

In Beijing, China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the "Philippines' attitude just proves that they lack confidence in the face of facts and evidence and have reached the point where they are frustrated and have no bottom line. The Chinese coast guard has used powerful water cannons, a military-grade laser and dangerous maneuvers that have caused minor collisions, injured several Filipino navy personnel and damaged their supply boats.

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