China blasts Philippines president for congratulating Taiwan election winner

China blasts Philippines president for congratulating Taiwan election winner
China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippines ambassador and denounced remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulating the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te (Liu Zheng/AP)

China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippines ambassador on Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te.

Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters that Mr Marcos Jr’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs”.

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