China Warns Philippines Against Congratulating Taiwan's President

China summoned the Philippines ambassador and warned against "playing with fire" after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan's president-elect, drawing Beijing's ire for violating the One China principle. The Philippines reaffirmed its One China policy, citing mutual interests, including Filipino workers in Taiwan. The incident reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries as the Philippines strengthens ties with the United States, while other world leaders call for peaceful resolution in the Taiwan Strait.