Akbayan party-list Representative Perci Cendaña of the Philippines is demanding the expulsion of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan following a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Manila. The embassy challenged Philippine lawmakers to declare the ambassador persona non grata, escalating a diplomatic dispute. This challenge stems from Ambassador Quan’s previous remarks regarding the potential use of force against the Philippines. Cendaña characterized the ambassador as arrogant and questioned how long the Philippines would tolerate such behavior. The situation arises amidst ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China regarding the situation in the West Philippine Sea. The lawmaker’s call reflects growing frustration with China’s assertive stance and perceived disrespect towards Philippine sovereignty. This incident further strains the already complex relationship between the Philippines and China.