Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
SEN. Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito clarified that he did not want the Philippines and China to sever their ties when he sought the replacement of Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian for not helping diffuse the tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
The senator on Tuesday said Huang's "abrasive" personality is not helpful in ironing the differences between Manila and Beijing over conflicting claims in the South China Sea. It was reported that in a recent meeting, Huang pointed his fingers at Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warning him "not to provoke China." Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri earlier said the President should send Huang home since he has "done nothing" to address the harassment by China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia of Filipinos on resupply missions in the WPS.
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