China, 'the US uses the Philippines as a pawn' - Breaking news.    This is what Foreign Ministry spokeswoman MaoNing said.

She urged Washington "not to leverage the Philippines to fuel problems in the South China Sea" The Philippines should not be at the mercy of the United States, she said. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA. All rights reserved. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here.