December 22, 2023

Beijing's ability to take suitable actions should not be underestimated: Experts

In the latest high-level liaison between Beijing and Manila, China has warned that it will defend its rights lawfully and "respond resolutely" if the Philippines continues to make trouble in the South China Sea.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued the stern warning during a phone conversation with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo on Wednesday.

During the talks, "the two sides agreed to hold a meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South China Sea issue at an early date and earnestly create conditions for this", the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement late on Wednesday.

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