First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan during a performance by pianist Lang Lang in Manila.
Both the First Lady and the Chinese Embassy shared photos of their meeting on social media, highlighting their brief interaction.
The encounter occurred amid calls to declare the Chinese envoy persona non grata over his remarks against Filipino officials, which President Marcos rejected.
The First Lady described the concert as a “beautiful evening of music, mastery, and shared moments” in her post.
Malacañang emphasized that declaring embassy officials persona non grata would be a last resort due to its serious diplomatic consequences.
Source: PhilNews24 | February 2, 2026
