"China Condemns Philippines for Taiwan Congratulations, Warns Against Provocation"

China summons the Philippine ambassador after Manila congratulates the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, leading to Beijing accusing Manila of interfering in China’s internal affairs and violating the "one China" principle. The undiplomatic comments from Beijing are likely to deepen the tension between the two countries, which have been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea. The Philippines defends the congratulatory message as a way of recognizing mutual interests, including the presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan, but Beijing insists that it constitutes a serious breach of political commitments and warns Manila not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan issue.