The Philippines' Defense Secretary accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a news briefing, leading to a diplomatic spat. China and the Philippines have sought to improve communication and manage conflicts in the South China Sea. Additionally, Australia rejected China's attempt to deflect blame for the injury of Australian military divers. The Philippines' top defense official dismissed rumors of a military coup against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing the military's professionalism. The Chinese ambassador warned Australia to stop meddling in its affairs and refrain from commentary on Taiwan's elections.
#Australia rejects #China’s claim #Japan may have fired sonar pulses at military divers Chinese envoy Xiao Qian said his country’s ship did not use its sonar while Australian divers were in the water, and a Japanese boat could have been the source. Prime Minister Anthony… https://t.co/Dc3cDIVCqR
#Philippines defence minister calls out #China official for ‘gutter-level talk’ The Philippines’ defence minister on Jan 17 accused a Chinese Foreign Ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a news briefing, stooping to what he called “low and… https://t.co/qqvs3zkJD3
The Philippines’ defense secretary shrugged off rumors of a military coup against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., after a former senator accused Marcos’ predecessor Rodrigo Duterte of attempting to stage one https://t.co/MkkrpG77IL
Philippine defence minister calls out China official for ‘gutter-level talk’ https://t.co/ZGHDvRP5T1
China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations. What’s the backstory?https://t.co/Z0JeBdp9sD
You know what, Philippines’ President Marcos Jr. deliberately provoked China. Nothing is too much when it comes to China’s response. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson told him to “read more,” which was already very polite. Marcos Jr. -- I don’t think he has grown up yet. https://t.co/XZslfmSNeT
Experts slam Chinese sonar claims https://t.co/UMdJrs5E2J Lead author of Australia’s defence strategic review Peter Dean said that Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian’s comments, which insinuated Japan was involved in the incident, were “typical” of the misinformation that was coming…
Philippines MoND statement on China's reactions goes hard. https://t.co/TY5EbUjcHH
The Philippines’ top defense official brushed aside coup rumors against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the nation’s military that has a history of ouster plots is professional and will follow the chain of command https://t.co/w1elRMjsBU
#China warns #Australia to ‘stop making trouble on our doorstep’ - Suggest #Japan was responsible for the sonar incident Beijing has demanded Australia stop meddling in its affairs by staying away from its maritime borders and refraining from commentary on Taiwan’s elections as… https://t.co/2rKgIgk4js
Australia rejected comments by China's ambassador seeking to deflect blame from China's navy for the injury of Australian military divers in an incident near Japan in November https://t.co/JcCqUgqSyT
China and the Philippines agreed to improve maritime communication and to properly manage conflicts and differences through friendly talks on issues around the South China Sea https://t.co/qF9SqCH8CG
Philippine officials are losing patience with China - defence minister calls out China official for ‘gutter-level talk’ after she criticised President Marcos over his congraluations message to Lai Ching-te https://t.co/GLJx63SmEE
China, Philippines seek better communication, management of conflicts in South China Sea https://t.co/wd4e7CkGvV https://t.co/rbtgPyJhoA
China tells Philippines not to ‘play with fire’ Manila has stirred Beijing’s anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan https://t.co/S5bIJdXSMM https://t.co/hGvCGY4ZAl
The Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro: "It is unfortunate that the 🇨🇳 ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson stooped to such low and gutter-level talk — resorting to insulting our president and the Filipino nation, and further debasing herself, the ministry, and… https://t.co/bZRBxvRstD https://t.co/jVSGvyRbHW
The Philippines' defense secretary accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a news briefing, stooping to what he called 'low and gutter-level talk' https://t.co/YTEjt6lSix