China warns Philippines as tensions rise over disputed waters
China warns Philippines as tensions rise over disputed waters Beijing says relationship between countries is at a crossroads China has warned the Philippines to “act with caution” amid rising tensions over disputed waters in the South China Sea, declaring that relations between the two countries are at a crossroads. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi told his Filipino counterpart that Beijing would take action in defence of its interests in the region. “China-Philippines relations are now standing at a crossroads. Faced with the choice of what path to follow, the Philippines must act with caution,” Mr Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout of a phone call between the two ministers on Thursday. “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.” The dispute centres on the Sierra Madre, a decre