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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Chinese ambassador’s comment that Beijing could “easily win” a conflict sounded “very much like a threat,” prompting the president to call for a discussion with the envoy. The DFA also flagged the ambassador’s wording as a “poor choice of words,” underscoring diplomatic concerns. The move signals Manila’s intent to address rising tensions and seek clarification before the issue escalates further. [[1, 2, 3]]