China says Philippines’ army base decision stoking Taiwan tensions


MANILA, Apr 15 (Bloomberg): A Chinese envoy said the Philippines is "stoking the fire” over Taiwan’s independence by giving the US access to military sites near the Taiwan Strait under an expanded defense agreement.

While Manila has adhered to the one-China principle, the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines said the decision "has caused widespread and grave concern among Chinese people.” Huang Xilian was speaking Friday at a forum in Manila on China-Philippines relations.

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