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China warns Philippines of 'bitter consequences' amid maritime dispute

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a stern warning to the Philippines, stating that Manila would face severe repercussions for provoking Beijing, particularly with the assistance of external nations. This warning came after a recent maritime incident at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which China characterized as an aggressive act by the Philippines. The confrontation has heightened existing tensions between the two countries, exacerbated by the Philippines' strengthening security alliances with the United States and Japan. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday warned his Philippine counterpart that Manila would “bear the bitter consequences” if it tried to provoke Beijing with the help of other countries. Wang made the remark as he lodged a “strong protest” during talks with Theresa Lazaro,…