Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates

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The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral in a significant escalation of a bitter row over the South China Sea.

Reported transcript indicates concessions made to ChinaMANILA, May 10 - The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino admiral in a significant escalation of a

The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and the foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. China has accused the Philippines of trespassing and of treachery, while Manila has scolded Beijing for what it says is a policy of aggression and dangerous manoeuvring inside its exclusive economic zone.

Item 1 of 2 Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano arrives to meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File PhotoPhilippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano arrives to meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2023.

Lin, in comments shared by the embassy, did not elaborate on what details or communications were released, or when, but said "facts are clear and backed by hard evidence that cannot be denied".

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