The Philippines summoned China's ambassador on Oct. 19, 2026, after remarks conveying a "threat" in the South China Sea, and Manila also says China blocked its resupply trip to Second Thomas Shoal. MANILA: The Philippine foreign ministry summoned Beijing's ambassador to Manila on Monday after he said China would "easily win" a conflict between the. The Philippine leader says Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's remark 'deserves a discussion between the ambassador and.