The Philippines’ top diplomat on Monday demanded in an expletive-laced message on Twitter that China’s vessels get out of the West Philippine Sea, marking the latest exchange in a war of words with Beijing over its activities in the resource-rich waters. “China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see … O … GET THE FUCK OUT.” Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said in a tweet on his personal account. “What are you doing to our friendship? You. Not us. We’re trying. You. You’re like an ugly oaf forcing your attentions on a handsome guy who wants to be a friend; not to father a Chinese province…,” he said.

Santos, T. G., Aning, J., & Andrade, J. I. (2021, May 4). DFA chief spews profanity at China over sea row. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A2.