The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines spokesman Ji Lingpeng assailed as blatant political provocation, malicious attacks and defamation against China the moves by certain unidentified individuals who left caskets outside a building of the Chinese Embassy in Manila and other places in the metro and called for a thorough investigation against those responsible.
The reaction was based on separate incidents wherein during the early hours of August 7, unidentified individuals placed white caskets and banners bearing slogans attacking the Communist Party of China outside the Consular Section building of the Chinese Embassy in Manila, as well as in other locations in Metro Manila. Photographs of Chinese leaders and the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines were also placed inside the coffins.
Ji said: “This is a blatant act of political provocation, personal attack, and intimidation and threat, of a most egregious nature. The Chinese Embassy strongly condemns this despicable and shameless act and has made solemn representations to the Philippine side, urging it to immediately conduct a thorough investigation, bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law and take all necessary measures to effectively safeguard the security and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese diplomatic and consular missions, institutions, and personnel in the Philippines.”
He said that the incident once again shows 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.
“However, their sinister schemes will not succeed,” said Ji.
The Chinese Embassy said it is committed to ensuring that China-Philippines relations remain stable rather than strained, and that the peoples of the two countries grow closer rather than further apart.
“The noises spreading hatred or fueling confrontation will not shake our confidence in stabilizing and developing China-Philippines relations,” it said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it does not condone acts of threats of violence against any individual, including foreign nationals or officials.
On August 7, 2026, white caskets and anti-China banners were left outside its consular section and in various parts of Metro Manila. he embassy demanded a full investigation by Philippine authorities. The caskets contained photos of Chinese leaders and messages targeting the Communist Party of China (CPC).
