President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. summons Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan to Malacañang for a meeting on Tuesday, according to Palace officials and multiple outlets. The scheduled session is set for 5 p.m. and is described by the government as being tied to renewed tensions in the West Philippine Sea, particularly around Ayungin Shoal. GMA News Online reports that Marcos meets the ambassador to raise concerns of “national security.” Other reports add that the summons comes shortly after Manila and Beijing exchange accusations over an incident at a disputed shoal, with each side saying the other provoked tensions. Interaksyon reports that diplomatic summonses remain uncommon despite repeated maritime confrontations between the two countries. Interaksyon also notes that Manila said a sailor suffered head injuries and that a navy rubber boat was damaged during the encounter, while China later said it summoned the Philippine envoy in response. The reports collectively indicate a direct diplomatic response by both governments ahead of or alongside the Malacañang meeting.