China has issued a sharp rebuke to the Philippines after its leader made controversial comments about the Taiwan region during a visit to India. 🇨🇳 The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused Manila of violating its commitment to the one-China principle, calling the remarks “provocative” and a threat to regional stability.
During an interview, the Philippine leader suggested the country could be drawn into a potential conflict over Taiwan due to its geographic proximity and the presence of over 150,000 Filipinos in the region. “If there’s an all-out war across the Taiwan Strait, the Philippines will be joined into it,” he stated, comparing the situation to the Ukraine crisis.
Chinese officials fired back, emphasizing that Taiwan has been part of China since ancient times. 🏮 “The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair,” a spokesperson declared, adding that the Philippines’ recent statements “hollow out” previous diplomatic agreements. Tensions escalated as China warned against “playing with fire” on issues involving its core interests.
Analysts say the spat highlights growing friction in Asia-Pacific geopolitics, with some comparing it to a high-stakes game of Among Us – one wrong move could destabilize the whole region. 🌊 The Chinese government urged Manila to “refrain from interference” and honor its commitments to avoid further escalation.
