The Philippines has reaffirmed its One China Policy while criticising the tone of recent social media statements by the Chinese Embassy in Manila…reports Asian Lite News Desk
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to the One China Policy while urging Chinese diplomats to exercise restraint in their public statements following a dispute over social media posts by China’s embassy in Manila.
In a statement dated 22 October 2026, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said its policy was anchored in the 1975 Philippines-China Joint Communique. It reiterated that the People’s Republic of China was the sole legal government of China and said Manila understood and respected Beijing’s position that Taiwan was an integral part of Chinese territory.
The DFA said the Philippines’ regulations had consistently reflected its implementation of the One China Policy.
However, the department criticised the tone and language used in the Chinese Embassy’s latest social media statements, describing them as escalatory and undiplomatic.
Reiterating a statement issued on 15 October, the DFA called on all diplomats accredited to the Philippines to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public remarks.
It said the embassy’s statements risked eroding mutual trust and confidence and undermining efforts to stabilise and improve bilateral relations. Diplomats, it added, were expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their role, particularly on social media.
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The department stressed that the Philippines valued its relationship with China and said the recent public statements did not reflect the longstanding spirit of constructive engagement between the two countries and their foreign ministries.
It added that such remarks were not conducive to good relations or the effective performance of diplomatic duties.
The DFA concluded by saying it reserved the right to take further diplomatic action as it considered necessary.
