China files diplomatic protest over Marcos message to elected Taiwan leader

MANILA, Philippines: CHINA has filed a diplomatic protest – before the Philippine embassies in Beijing and Manila – over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to Taiwan's new leader – Dr. Lai Ching-te.

The China Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Mao Ning said that Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong on Tuesday morning summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz «to lodge serious démarche and urge the Philippines to present a responsible response to China.»

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