South China Sea dispute: Top Philippines diplomat's shocking F-bomb rant against China
4 May, 2021 12:12 AM
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Members of the Philippine Coast Guard use rubber boats as they patrol at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea last month. Photo / AP
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard use rubber boats as they patrol at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea last month. Photo / AP
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The Philippines has taken the gloves off in its dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, with its top diplomat dropping the F-bomb as he demanded the withdrawal of Chinese vessels near the Scarborough Shoal.
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jnr took to Twitter, calling China an "ugly oaf" and demanding it "get the f*** out" of Philippine maritime waters. His colourful language followed reports that Chinese coastguard ships had harassed their Philippine counterparts in the vicinity of the shoal, which is claimed by both countries.