Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suggested that the country might be compelled to engage in a conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan. He cited geographic proximity and the presence of many Filipinos in Taiwan as reasons for possible involvement. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted strongly, warning the Philippines not to interfere and to respect the one China principle. Tensions between the two nations over South China Sea territorial disputes have heightened recently. Marcos's trip to India resulted in new security agreements to strengthen defense ties between India and the Philippines.
During a state visit to India, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated the Philippines may be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the US over Taiwan, citing humanitarian concerns for Filipinos in Taiwan.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned the Philippines not to play with fire, urging Manila to uphold the one China principle while condemning Marcos's justification for potential involvement.
Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified, characterized by territorial disputes and altercations in the South China Sea, involving ramming incidents and clashes.
China asserts Taiwan is part of its territory, dismissing Marcos's comments as undermining international law and threatening regional peace and the interests of the Philippine people.
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