China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues

BEIJING - China has lodged "stern representations" to the Philippines over recent "negative moves" concerning Taiwan, as well as maritime and security issues, a Chinese foreign ministry statement said on Friday.

Department of Asian Affairs Director-General Liu Jinsong conveyed the "stern representations" and "strong dissatisfaction" to Philippine Ambassador to China, Jaime FlorCruz, on Friday, the statement added.

The Philippine Embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

GMA News Online contacted the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs for a statement but it has yet to respond as of posting time. —Reuters/with a report from Jamil Santos/KG, GMA Integrated News