Philippine Defence Secretary condemns a Chinese official's insulting remarks against President Marcos Jr and the nation. Tensions rise as President Marcos congratulates Taiwan's President-elect, drawing warnings from Beijing. The Philippines reaffirms the One China Policy, but China claims a violation, urging a "responsible explanation" and warning against supporting Taiwan's independence.
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00:00 The Philippine Defence Secretary, Gilbert Teodoro, has condemned a Chinese official's
00:08 insulting remarks directed at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Filipino nation.
00:14 Reportedly, Teodoro expressed disappointment over the undiplomatic comments, characterising
00:18 them as a low- and gutter-level talk.
00:21 The controversy arose after President Marcos sent a congratulatory note to Taiwanese President-elect
00:26 Lai Ching-te, a vocal opponent of China. Beijing responded with a warning to Manila, urging
00:31 a responsible explanation and expressing strong dissatisfaction with Marcos' remarks.
00:37 In a statement, Teodoro criticised the Chinese official's reaction, noting that China routinely
00:42 engages in state-sanctioned propaganda and disinformation. He emphasised that democratic
00:46 societies should not be surprised by the actions of a government incompatible in their way
00:51 of life.
00:52 Teodoro also highlighted the privileges, rights and freedoms enjoyed by the Philippines
00:56 as a democratic nation, contrasting them with China's authoritarian system.
01:01 The Philippines' foreign ministry clarified that Marcos' congratulatory message was a
01:05 recognition of the country's mutual interest, including the presence of 200,000 overseas
01:10 Filipino workers in Taiwan. Despite the congratulatory note, the Philippines reaffirmed its adherence
01:16 to the "One China" policy.
01:18 However, the China's foreign ministry spokesperson has insisted that Marcos' remarks have violated
01:23 the "One China" principle, constituting a serious breach of the political commitments
01:29 and interference in China's internal affairs.
01:31 The Chinese official also warned the Philippines of not to play with fire on the Taiwan issue,
01:36 emphasising the need to stop wrongful word and deeds that could support Taiwan's independence.
01:42 Beijing does not maintain the diplomatic relations with countries, recognising Taiwan as they
01:47 oppose official communications with Taipei by other nations.
01:51 The diplomatic tensions stem from President-elect Lai's victory from Taiwan presidential election
01:55 with leaders such as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Minister
02:00 Yoko Kamikawa also offering congratulations.
02:03 Beijing also engaged in stand-off with Philippines in the South China Sea, has intensified military
02:07 activities around Taiwan, going to seize the island by force if necessary.
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