Philippines bans Chinese diplomat

PHILIPPINE officials have banned a senior Chinese diplomat from meetings for alleged rude behaviour, in the latest fallout from a feud over the potentially oil-rich Spratly Island.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jul 2011, 16:54 BST

Updated 6th Jul 2011, 00:56 BST

Officials said Chinese embassy first secretary Li Yongsheng raised his voice at a Filipino officer last month.