MANILA (AFP): Former Philippine foreign minister Teodoro Locsin who has been appointed the president's special envoy to Beijing has been described as an outspoken diplomat known for his profanity-laced criticism of China.
Locsin, currently the ambassador to Britain and Ireland, often used strong language while serving as foreign secretary under former president Rodrigo Duterte and once swore at China online over the presence of its vessels in the disputed South China Sea.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
