Chinese Embassy calls for prob e into anti-China casket display
A casket containing photos and a message against the Chinese government is found in Barangay 54, Caloocan City early Friday morning, August 7, 2026. (Photo from Northern Police District)MANILA, Philippines —. . .
A casket containing photos and a message against the Chinese government is found in Barangay 54, Caloocan City early Friday morning, August 7, 2026. (Photo from Northern Police District)MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Friday urged Philippine authorities to investigate thedisplay of casketsbearing anti-China messages in parts of Metro Manila and ensure the security of Chinese diplomatic personnel. In remarks released by the embassy, spokesperson Ji Lingpeng described the incident as “a blatant act of political provocation, personal attack, and intimidation and threat, of a most egregious nature. ”Ji said the embassy had made what it described as “solemn representations” to the Philippine government. Article continues after this advertisementIt called for a thorough investigation, the prosecution of those responsible and measures to safeguard Chinese diplomatic and consular missions and personnel in the Philippines. FEATURED STORIESGLOBALNATIONGLOBALNATIONGLOBALNATIONThe remarks came hours after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) condemned the display of casketsbearing anti-Chinese messagesfound across Metro Manila. The DFA said threats or acts of violence against foreign nationals and officials cannot be tolerated. The department also said the Philippine government takes seriously its obligations to ensure the safety and security of foreign nationals and officials in the country under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. It added that it is coordinating with law enforcement authorities investigating the incident. Article continues after this advertisementPolice earlier recovered five wooden caskets in Santa Cruz, Manila; Barangay 54 in Caloocan City; Barangay South Triangle and Barangay Santa Teresita in Quezon City; and along Gil Puyat Avenue in Makati City, according to the National Capital Region Police. Some also contained photographs of Chinese officials. Article continues after this advertisementJi said the incident showed that “there are always people who, out of ulterior motives, spare no effort to stoke hatred and incite confrontation between the Chinese and Philippine peoples. ”Despite the incident, he said the embassy remains committed to stable bilateral ties. Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. “The noises spreading hatred or fueling confrontation will not shake our confidence in stabilizing and developing China-Philippines relations,” Ji said. /gsg