Protesters in the Philippine capital of Manila stamped on and shredded an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they called on China to leave nearby waters. The demonstrators marched toward the Chinese Consulate, chanting phrases like 'China leave.' Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as its territory, including areas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). China's actions have driven up Philippine support for President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s pushback against the powerful neighbor.
Protest ers in the Philippine capital of Manila stamped on and shredded an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they called on China to leave nearby waters.The column of demonstrators, representing various civil society groups, marched toward the Chinese Consulate, chanting phrases like ' China leave,' according to Reuters.
military to exit the Southeast Asian country.'Foreign troops out of Philippines,' read one sign. 'Stop militarizing the West Philippine Sea!' read another, demanding in Tagalog that both superpowers leave the archipelagic country.One participating organization, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Philippines, published a statement on social media outlining their priorities.
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