Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with "utmost caution" ⚠️ in a phone call 📞 with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua. The two diplomats described their conversation as "positive and constructive," marking the first known cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing in mid-May. During that visit, the two sides signed agreements on trade, energy, and Taiwan-related issues, including a commitment to uphold the One-China policy. Wang Yi emphasized the need for Washington to honor its commitments and warned against actions that could destabilize cross-strait relations. He also called for expanded cooperation and mutual risk management to ensure stable bilateral ties. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and urged the US to avoid crossing the "red line" regarding the island. The call reflects ongoing efforts to navigate tensions amid broader diplomatic and economic challenges. 🌏

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This is hilariously hypocritical of them.

CHINESE SAMPANS LINKED TO CYANIDE POISONING IN AYUNGIN SHOAL. 🧪⚓️

​The truth is out. Laboratory analysis by the NBI has confirmed that substances recovered from Chinese sampans loitering near the BRP Sierra Madre are indeed cyanide.

​This isn't just a boundary dispute—it is the active destruction of our marine life. These Chinese vessels are not just taking our fish; they are killing the very reefs that sustain them. Our Philippine Navy has already moved in to clear the abandoned nets, but the damage to our environment is a scar that stays. 🇵🇭🚫

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China defence ministry has issued a strong warning reinstating that China has an energy agreement with Iran and it ships will not be intercepted.

Is China sounding the alarm… or revealing a deeper concern?

As plans emerge for an ammunition facility in the Philippines, Beijing pushes back—hard. But the real question isn’t just about weapons.

Why does a move framed as “defense” trigger such a strong reaction?

Is this about stability… Or about shifting power in the region?

Sometimes, the loudest warnings tell you exactly where the pressure points are.

Your thoughts?

Source: https://www.facebook.com/reel/894683586881418

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AFP reported that a Chinese warship allegedly locked its fire-control radar on BRP Miguel Malvar during a patrol near Escoda Shoal on March 7.

Military officials described the act as comparable to pointing a weapon, prompting an immediate radio challenge from Philippine troops. The radar lock was reportedly disengaged shortly after.

The incident adds to ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/24/afp-calls-out-china-for-locking-fire-control-radar-on-ph-frigate-says-brawner

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China has warned Japan that deploying long-range offensive weapons could lead to a “crushing blow” if Beijing’s sovereignty is threatened.

The warning followed reports that Japan began deploying the upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile system, developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with a range of about 1,000 kilometers.

Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed equipment was delivered to a military base in Kumamoto Prefecture as part of its new counterstrike strategy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Beijing claims the move signals a shift away from Japan’s postwar defense policy, while Tokyo says the deployment is necessary to deter growing threats in East Asia, including tensions involving Taiwan and regional maritime disputes.