Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China's maritime 'aggression'

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MANILA — Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 9 as they condemned China's 'aggression' against the Philippines in the South China Sea.

The protesters marched towards the Chinese consulate in Manila on April 9, chanting "China leave!".MANILA — Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 9 as they condemned China's "aggression" against the Philippines in the South China Sea.

The Philippines and China have had a series of maritime run-ins, including an incident in March where China used water cannon to disrupt a Philippine supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

 

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