On October 16, 2026, after attending the Philippine Coast Guard's 125th founding anniversary, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's remarks sounded like a non-diplomatic threat requiring formal clarification through direct face-to-face discussion.

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