Wang urges Manila to rein in politicians amid tensions

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 17:58 · Updated 18:16

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged the Philippines to curb politicians’ criticism of Beijing, while Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro described their call as frank and constructive. The exchange comes amid ongoing disputes and recent diplomatic incidents between the countries.

Wang told Lazaro that some Philippine politicians had crossed China’s stated “red lines” and urged Manila to oversee them and present a unified China policy.
Lazaro said the call was frank and constructive, and that both sides stressed continued dialogue and managing differences with mutual respect.
The reports place the exchange amid longstanding South China Sea disputes and a series of recent diplomatic incidents between China and the Philippines.

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Key facts

Call: Wang Yi spoke by phone with Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Wang’s request: He urged Manila to oversee politicians he accused of crossing China’s red lines and to send a unified message on China policy.
Lazaro’s account: She described the conversation as frank and constructive and said both sides emphasized continued dialogue.
Context: The reports cite longstanding South China Sea disputes and recent diplomatic incidents.