Word war rages between Chinese embassy, lawmakersMANILA, Philippines — There appears to be no ceasefire in sight between lawmakers and the Chinese embassy, with both trading barbs before the weekend over the recent Senate resolution condemning Chinese diplomats for making hostile remarks against Philippine officials. But when the Chinese embassy responds like any normal embassy would, some senators can’t get over that,” the statement posted on the embassy’s official Facebook page read. “Some senators are still urging ‘recall of the aggressive and sensitive Chinese Ambassador.’ Who do they think they are? De Lima also reminded the Chinese embassy spokesperson that diplomatic immunity from suit as guest of the Philippine government has limits. “The PRC is the only party to the South China Sea dispute not respecting the provisions of the DOC, and of the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea),” he said.

Source: Philippine Star February 13, 2026 16:06 UTC