Philippines Protests Chinese Envoy's Remarks on South China Sea

• The Philippines protests remarks by the Chinese envoy, labeling them a 'thinly veiled threat'.
• The envoy suggested China could 'easily win' a conflict in the South China Sea but chose peace.
• Tensions have escalated over the Scarborough Shoal, with China driving away Philippine aircraft.
• The Philippines has called for diplomatic restraint in response to the envoy's comments.
• China and the Philippines have a history of disputes over territorial claims in the South China Sea.