# China firmly opposes Philippine individuals hyping China-related issues

https://mins.news/en/item/107200

- CGTN, 2026-10-19 09:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-19/China-firm-in-opposing-Philippine-individuals-hyping-China-issues-1RmYKnzKhvq/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing firmly opposes people in the Philippines who she said are hyping China-related issues and damaging bilateral ties. Her comments followed the Philippine Foreign Ministry's announcement that it had summoned China's ambassador. Mao urged Manila to restrain politicians' irresponsible words and actions.

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