The Philippines has criticised a video published by China Daily, calling it "dehumanising and racist" for depicting the country as a frightened monkey being pushed by the US and Japan to take Beijing on over the South China Sea. The AI-generated video shared last week features a monkey wearing a Filipino shirt being forced onto a karaoke stage on a boat by arms bearing US and Japanese flags. After being rebuked for singing the wrong song, the man pulls out a sheet reading "South China Sea arbitration award" before being thrown into the sea and blasted by a water cannon. The video comes amid growing tensions between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea, particularly around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese Coast Guard has repeatedly used high-pressure water cannons against Philippine vessels in the contested waters, causing damage and injuries.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Beijing’s primary state-run media organ, China Daily, has crossed a dangerous line by releasing a degrading 58-second AI animation that depicts the Philippines as a tattered, screeching monkey to mock a landmark legal ruling. In this official propaganda video, the caricature of…&mdash; UnveiledChina (@Unveiled_ChinaX) <a href="https://x.com/Unveiled_ChinaX/status/2077398673286406433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Demanding the removal of the clip, Manila's foreign ministry said, "Disagreement over legal and political issues does not justify resorting to disturbing imagery, which has no place in the civil public discourse of a responsible state". "Such imagery and misinformation only serve to widen the distrust between the Philippines and China," it added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-ats-arrests-five-more-in-alleged-jaish-linked-terror-module-probe-total-held-rises-to-13-1784266681362">Gujarat ATS arrests five more in alleged Jaish-linked terror module probe, total held rises to 13</a><h3>Philippine calls the video 'propaganda'</h3>The Philippine defence ministry labelled the video as "contemptible propaganda" and stated that it "exposes the moral and intellectual bankruptcy of China's propaganda machine". "The recent spate of schizophrenic behaviour of the Chinese Communist Party is too clear to disregard or ignore," Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said. The previous week marked a decade since the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled in favour of the Philippines, and concluded that the expansive claims of China in the South China Sea had no legal basis under international law. However, Beijing has ignored the ruling, stating the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. Tensions between Beijing and Manila have risen sharply in recent years due to their overlapping claims. In the ongoing development, both sides accuse the other of provocations and altercations at sea, including some involving weapons such as swords, spears and knives. In June, China placed a floating barrier at the entrance to the disputed Scarborough Shoal, but later removed it after the Philippines lodged formal diplomatic protests. During the same month, Beijing also imposed travel restrictions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his immediate family, barring them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.&nbsp;

The video comes amid growing tensions between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea, particularly around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal.

The Philippines has criticised a video published by China Daily, calling it "dehumanising and racist" for depicting the country as a frightened monkey being pushed by the US and Japan to take Beijing on over the South China Sea. The AI-generated video shared last week features a monkey wearing a Filipino shirt being forced onto a karaoke stage on a boat by arms bearing US and Japanese flags. After being rebuked for singing the wrong song, the man pulls out a sheet reading "South China Sea arbitration award" before being thrown into the sea and blasted by a water cannon. The video comes amid growing tensions between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea, particularly around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese Coast Guard has repeatedly used high-pressure water cannons against Philippine vessels in the contested waters, causing damage and injuries.

The video comes amid growing tensions between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea, particularly around the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal.

Philippines slams China's AI monkey video as 'Dehumanising and Racist', demands removal of clip

Argentina president Javier Milei, on Thursday (Jul 16), confirmed that he won't be attending the FIFA 2026 final match between the defending champions and Spain. The match is scheduled for Sunday (Jul 19) at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford with US President Donald Trump set to be present. The Argentine president not attending the final is, however, because of superstition - something very common among Argentina football fans when it comes to Messi and team trying to win the World Cup.<h2>Superstitions grip Argentina fans, including president, before FIFA 2026 final</h2>Asked if he is going to attend the final match in New York, Milei made his intentions clear on Buenos Aires radio station, El Observador, he said: "No way," adding: "I'm going to keep watching all the games from Olivos," refering to his official resident.

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Milei has watched all the games from home and has worn a heavy jacket which he plans to wear in the final as well. "Since it's cold and I don't turn on the heat, I wear an oil company-branded jacket. The day of the Switzerland game, it made me really hot. I took it off, and they scored a goal against us. I put it back on and never took it off again."No sitting Argentina president has watched the team play in person since 1990. The reason is erstwhile President Carlos Menem visting the team ahead of 1990 FIFA World Cup opening game which Argentina lost to Cameroon. The shock got Menem knickname of 'Mufa' or jinx in translation and the office bearers avoid doing it there on.<h2>Where to watch and live stream Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final?</h2>Argentina vs Spain final in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

No sitting Argentina president has watched the team play in person since 1990. The reason is erstwhile President Carlos Menem visting the team ahead of 1990 FIFA World Cup opening game which Argentina lost to Cameroon.

Argentina president Javier Milei, on Thursday (Jul 16), confirmed that he won't be attending the FIFA 2026 final match between the defending champions and Spain. The match is scheduled for Sunday (Jul 19) at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford with US President Donald Trump set to be present. The Argentine president not attending the final is, however, because of superstition - something very common among Argentina football fans when it comes to Messi and team trying to win the World Cup. Superstitions grip Argentina fans, including president, before FIFA 2026 final Asked if he is going to attend the final match in New York, Milei made his intentions clear on Buenos Aires radio station, El Observador, he said: "No way," adding: "I'm going to keep watching all the games from Olivos," refering to his official resident.

No sitting Argentina president has watched the team play in person since 1990. The reason is erstwhile President Carlos Menem visting the team ahead of 1990 FIFA World Cup opening game which Argentina lost to Cameroon.

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Philippines slams China's AI monkey video as 'Dehumanising and Racist', demands removal of clip

FIFA 2026 | 'Superstitious' Argentina president Milei will not attend WC final