"Philippines Defense Minister Rebukes China for 'Gutter-Level Talk' on Taiwan"

Philippines' defense secretary accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of engaging in "low and gutter-level talk" and spouting state-sanctioned propaganda and disinformation after the official made remarks insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The spat arose after Marcos congratulated Taiwan's election winner, prompting the Chinese official to advise him to "read more books" to understand the Taiwan issue. This exchange is the latest in a series of verbal disputes between China and the Philippines, both of which have reaffirmed their respective positions on the "One China policy".