MANILA, Philippines — China has barred several Philippine local officials from entering the country, including Hong Kong and Macao, in response to resolutions adopted by the municipal council of Kalayaan, Palawan, declaring the Chinese ambassador persona non grata. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said the “so-called Kalayaan Municipality” council passed resolutions in 2023 and again in 2026 declaring the Chinese ambassador persona non grata. The embassy described the resolutions as fabricated and said its move was based on the principle of reciprocity. “Based on the principle of reciprocity, the individuals involved in fabricating the said […]... Keep on reading: China bars Philippine local officials over Kalayaan resolutions