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Philippine President Congratulates Lai Ching-te on Election as Taiwan’s President

Headline from The Diplomat

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s statement, which is sure to irk Beijing, reflects Manila’s recent moves toward greater unofficial engagement with Taipei.

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Reports & sources

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  1. Fox News

    Philippines' president congratulates pro-sovereignty Taiwanese election winner (opens Fox News)

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    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his electoral victory Monday.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Philippine president congratulates Taiwan's president-elect, strongly opposed by China | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Philippine president congratulates Taiwan's president-elect, strongly opposed by China

  3. The Diplomat

    Philippine President Congratulates Lai Ching-te on Election as Taiwan’s President (opens The Diplomat)

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    Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s statement, which is sure to irk Beijing, reflects Manila’s recent moves toward greater unofficial engagement with Taipei.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    MANILA, Philippines >> Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te, saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual interests.”

  5. Fox News

    China condemns Philippines after president congratulates Taiwan election winner (opens Fox News)

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    China's Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday to denounce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect.

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