MANILA, Philippines: Filipino netizens stood by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he drew a strong rebuke from China over his congratulatory message to Taiwan's new leader Lai Ching-te after winning the election.

China lashed out on Tuesday, a day after Marcos sent Lai a note on his victory in the recent vote, warning the Philippines "not to play with fire."

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