Chinese media’s ‘racist’ video of monkey in Filipino costume draws Manila’s rebuke
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-18 09:36 UTC+10:00
Section: ASIA PACIFIC
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Asia, Philippines, Technology & AI, China, Media, World News, Asia Pacific
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The China Daily’s AI-generated video of a monkey wearing Filipino national costume has triggered a diplomatic protest from the Philippines, raising tensions days before Beijing’s top diplomat joins a regional meeting in Manila.
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