Philippines Condemns Monkey Video on Chinese Media as Racist The recent video posted on Chinese state media, featuring a monkey in a Filipino shirt being pushed onto a rickety karaoke stage, is a symptom of Beijing's ongoing efforts to dehumanize and belittle its Southeast Asian neighbors.
The tensions between Manila and Beijing have been simmering for years, with both sides accusing each other of provocations and altercations at sea.
At the heart of this provocative video are the disputed waters of the South China Sea.