Philippines to Probe Foreign Diplomats’ Acts After China Threat

Cliff Venzon
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(Bloomberg) -- The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs said it will “look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities” by foreign diplomats, following China’s threat to release a recording of a purported call on a supposed South China Sea deal.

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Manila’s probe risks deepening a diplomatic spat with Beijing. Bloomberg News reported last week, citing Chinese officials, that Beijing may soon release an audio recording of the alleged phone call with a Philippine military official that China claims is evidence of an agreement on a “new model” over disputed territory in the South China Sea. Philippine officials have denied such agreement.

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National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano on Friday called for the immediate removal of those responsible for the alleged recording, which officials said could have violated a law against wiretapping. China Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian asked the Philippines to ensure that Chinese diplomats can carry out their duty normally.

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