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China Warns Philippines Against Congratulating Taiwan's President

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China Warns Philippines Against Congratulating Taiwan's President
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China summoned the Philippines ambassador and warned against "playing with fire" after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan's president-elect, drawing Beijing's ire for violating the One China principle. The Philippines reaffirmed its One China policy, citing mutual interests, including Filipino workers in Taiwan. The incident reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries as the Philippines strengthens ties with the United States, while other world leaders call for peaceful resolution in the Taiwan Strait.

Topics:worldinternational-relations#china#diplomatic-tensions#international-relations#one-china-policy#philippines#taiwan
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  1. China warns Philippines not to 'play with fire' over president's Taiwan remarks  Reuters
  2. China summons Philippines ambassador after Marcos congratulates Taiwan's Lai  CNA
  3. China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations  Al Jazeera English
  4. Philippine president congratulates Taiwan's president-elect, strongly opposed by China  The Associated Press
  5. China Warns Philippines 'Not to Play With Fire' Over Taiwan  VOA Asia

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