MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila filed a diplomatic protest against Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, over alleged smearing Beijing’s “dignity,” which they said crossed a red line. “China expresses strong indignation and strongly deplores this, and has lodged solemn representations with Malacañang Palace, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Philippine Coast Guard,” the embassy said in a statement. “This constitutes a serious violation of China’s political dignity and a blatant political provocation, which has crossed the red line,” it added. READ: PH Navy man who lost thumb recounts China […]... Keep on reading: China protests Tarriela over alleged smearing of Beijing’s ‘dignity’