Philippine and Chinese Foreign Ministers Exchange Protests Over South China Sea Clash
The foreign ministers of the Philippines and China exchanged strong protests following a confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved Philippine marines and Chinese Coast Guard personnel, resulting in a Filipino marine sustaining a head injury. The clash overshadowed the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro protested China's actions, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused the Philippines of provocation. Lazaro also condemned an AI-generated video by China Daily depicting Filipinos as a monkey. Wang warned that bilateral relations are at a 'crossroad' and urged the Philippines to avoid external manipulation. US Secretary of State Rubio raised the issue with Wang, reaffirming the US defense treaty with Manila. Quad and Canadian foreign ministers also expressed concern over the incident.
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