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China Can ‘Easily Win’ Military Conflict But Prefers Peace, Envoy Warns PH

China's envoy suggests military cooperation could reduce risks of confrontation.

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Mateo Dela Cruz

October 16, 20263 min read147 views
China Can ‘Easily Win’ Military Conflict But Prefers Peace, Envoy Warns PH
Ambassador Jing Quan addresses the media during the Diliman Dialogues in Quezon City.
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Beijing's Ambassador to Manila, Jing Quan, stated that China could 'easily win' in a military conflict with the Philippines but prefers peaceful negotiations to resolve maritime disputes. His comments were made during a forum in Quezon City amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

Jing emphasized the importance of reestablishing military-to-military communications, which have been inactive for approximately three years. He warned that the absence of these channels could increase the risk of confrontations.