Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson criticized China's racist portrayal of Filipinos in an AI-generated video released by China Daily, which depicted Filipinos as monkeys.Lacson argued that such depictions reveal more about China's character than the Filipino people.The video was part of China's efforts to dismiss the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated its historical claims over the West Philippine Sea.Lacson emphasized that China's aggressive actions against Philippine vessels reinforce international support for the Philippines.The Department of Foreign Affairs condemned the video, calling it 'blatantly demeaning, dehumanizing, and racist.

' The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China over territorial disputes, with Lacson urging accountability for China's actions.

The article also notes that similar content from China Daily has been widely criticized for its racist undertones and lack of respect for international rulings.