After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines of 'bitter consequences' during talks in Manila, protesting an incident he described as an aggressive ramming of a Chinese vessel at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The warning came as Beijing continues to assert its claims in the region. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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Clash at sea involving ramming of Chinese law enforcement vessel
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines that it would 'bear the bitter consequences' if it tried to provoke Beijing with help from other countries.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines that it would 'bear the bitter consequences' if it tried to provoke Beijing with help from other countries.
South China Morning Post- Clash at sea involving ramming of Chinese law enforcement vessel
- Incident occurred at disputed reef in South China Sea
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Loaded language removedChinese 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.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the Philippines that it would 'bear the bitter consequences' if it tried to provoke Beijing with help from other countries.
South China Morning PostWang Yi characterized an incident as an 'aggressive act of ramming a Chinese law enforcement vessel' at a disputed reef.
South China Morning Post