Philippines and Cambodia in South China Sea row
The Philippines has summoned Cambodia’s ambassador over comments linked to Manila’s territorial row with Beijing.
Hos Sereythonh was asked to explain remarks accusing the Philippines and Vietnam of playing “dirty politics” over the issue of Asean and the South China Sea. [H]e did not turn up on Tuesday, saying that he was sick, said foreign department spokesman Raul Hernandez. … At a regular meeting hosted by Cambodia last month, the 10-nation bloc for the first time in its 45-year history failed to issue a joint statement because of tensions over the maritime disputes. In the published comments, Mr Hos accused the Philippines and Vietnam of attempting to “sabotage and hijack the joint communique” during the Asean meeting. … The Philippines has accused Cambodia, a close ally of China, of blocking any mention of the South China Sea spat. …
