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MANILA, Philippines – Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, April 9, as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China Sea.
The protesters marched towards the Chinese consulate in Manila, chanting “China leave!” while others called out China’s “aggression” against Filipino people in the South China Sea.
The Philippines and China have had a series of maritime run-ins, including an incident last month where China used water cannon to disrupt a Philippine supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.
“Our message is addressed to the Chinese government: move out of the West Philippine Sea, dismantle its illegal structures … recognize the 2016 arbitral…