Hey there! Have you ever heard of China and the Philippines? They are two countries in Asia that are neighbors. Recently, China asked the Philippines to be careful about how they interact with Taiwan.
What’s Going On?
China’s spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian, said that China doesn’t like it when countries that are friends with China have official meetings with Taiwan officials. She said this because there was news that the Philippines might let their officials visit Taiwan.
Why Does China Care?
China believes that Taiwan is a part of China. This idea is called the “one-China principle.” So, China wants other countries to follow this principle and not have official exchanges with Taiwan’s officials.
What Did China Say?
Zhu Fenglian said, “We firmly oppose any form of official exchanges between countries having diplomatic ties with China and China’s Taiwan region.” She asked the Philippines to stop sending the wrong messages to people in Taiwan who want to separate from China.
What Does This Mean?
This is like when you have a best friend, and you don’t want other friends to spread rumors or do things that might hurt your friendship. China wants to make sure that its friendship with the Philippines stays strong.
Why Should We Care?
It’s important to understand how countries communicate and work together. It helps us learn about diplomacy, which is how countries make agreements and solve problems. 🌏🤝
Reference(s):
China urges Philippines to stop playing with fire on Taiwan question
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