Hindi Ito Marites: China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy

2026-03-03 - 13:04

China’s so-called wolf warriors are picking fights with Philippine officials: senators Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan, Erwin Tulfo, and Coast Guard spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela. Its Manila embassy’s Facebook page is a quagmire of rants and disinformation, signed off by its diplomats. It’s not typical diplomat behavior, and it’s patently undiplomatic, but Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tells us it’s part of Beijing’s broader design: bullhorn rhetoric to match its maritime adventurism. Whether the rhetoric works among Filipinos is another thing. – Rappler.com Presenter, writer: Marites Vitug Producer: JC Gotinga Videographer: Franz Lopez Video editor: Jaene Zaplan Graphics artists: Nico Villarete, David Castuciano Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso