China warns PH of ‘price to pay’ over visit of Taiwanese diplomat

MANILA, Philippines – China has accused the Philippines of reneging on its commitment to the One China principle, saying that there would be a “price to pay” for purportedly allowing a Taiwanese diplomat into the country. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged Manila to “stop sending wrong signals to Taiwan independence’ separatists” amid reports that Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited the country this week with a business contingent led by the US-Taiwan Business Council. “The Philippines, by letting Lin Chia-lung visit the country as a so-called head of a foundation, has provided a platform for ‘Taiwan independence’ separatists […]... Keep on reading: China warns PH of ‘price to pay’ over visit of Taiwanese diplomat