China warns Philippines over Taiwan minister visit

China has strongly criticized the Philippines for allowing Taiwanese Minister Lin Chia-lung to visit and engage in economic and trade activities, viewing it as a platform for anti-China separatism.

The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the Philippines' actions have severely violated and damaged China-Philippine relations.

Beijing claims that the Philippines has repeatedly made provocative moves concerning Taiwan, undermining the one-china principle.

The ministry demanded that the Philippines adhere to the one-china policy and the joint communiqué on establishing diplomatic ties.

China warned that the Philippines would bear the consequences for violating China's 'red line' on the Taiwan issue.

In response, the DFA stated that no Taiwanese official is recognized as a member of the recent business delegation and reiterated adherence to the One-China Policy.