India, Oct. 19 -- The Philippine government has summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to protest the statements regarding China's capability to win a confrontation against the Philippines amid the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea involving the two nations.

According to sources, on Monday, October 19, 2026, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro called for Jing to deliver Manila's "serious concern and strong objection" to comments made that threatened the use of force against the Philippines. In an official statement issued by the DFA, Lazaro noted the remarks made by Jing were "provocative and unacceptable."

The move came in response to criticism leveled against the language employed by the Chinese Ambassador in his state...