The tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated after the Chinese Coast Guard engaged in aggressive actions towards a Philippine resupply vessel en route to Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippine Secretary of Defense, Eduardo Ano, accused China's embassy in Manila of orchestrating acts of disinformation to create discord and division between the two countries.

The dispute between China and the Philippines intensified as the two nations clashed over territorial claims in the South China Sea. The Philippines, supported by allies like the United States, has been increasingly active in these disputed waters, much to the displeasure of China. The leaked transcript of a phone call between a Chinese diplomat and a Filipino admiral, discussing concessions related to resupply missions at Second Thomas Shoal, has further fueled the conflict between the two nations.

The Philippines is now contemplating expelling Chinese diplomats as a response to these tensions, with Ano calling for the removal of embassy officials involved in recording the alleged phone conversation in violation of Philippine laws. The Chinese foreign ministry, on the other hand, defended its actions and accused the Philippines of denying facts and misleading the international community. The diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines have become strained, with accusations of treachery and aggression being exchanged on both sides.