- The Philippines’ NSA has ordered the expulsion of Chinese diplomats from the country
- The Philippines took action after the alleged phone recording was leaked
- China’s act violates international relations and law
The Philippines’ national security adviser said Friday that Chinese diplomats should be expelled. He said this after the alleged telephone conversation of a Philippine army officer was leaked. Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said the Chinese embassy has repeatedly engaged in the propagation and dissemination of false and malicious information. Now releasing the recording of the alleged conversation between the officers. In such a situation, it should not be left without imposing restrictions or taking drastic measures.
The leaked conversation surfaced earlier this week
The leaked conversation came to light earlier this week. In it, a Chinese diplomat and a Philippine admiral can be heard discussing the South China Sea dispute.
China’s actions violate international relations and law
At the same time, China’s Foreign Ministry responded to Ano’s statement by saying that they seriously demand that the Philippines ensure that Chinese diplomats can perform their duties normally. Earlier this week, the Philippines’ defense minister said that if the Chinese embassy registers someone in the country, they are violating Philippine law and that the Chinese embassy’s actions violate international relations and law.
