Chinese Foreign Minister
has told his Philippines counterpart that Manila should “act with caution” and “return to the right path” to manage the two countries’ maritime disputes.
are now standing at a crossroads. Faced with the choice of what path to follow, the Philippines must act with caution,” Wang said in a phone call with Enrique Manalo on Wednesday, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout.
“If the Philippine side misjudges the situation, goes its own way, or even colludes with ill-intentioned external forces to continue to stir up troubles, China will defend its rights in accordance with law and respond resolutely,” Wang said, in a veiled swipe at the US, Manila’s long-time ally.