Taiwan's Top Envoy Makes Rare Philippines Visit Amid Rising Tensions with China

Taiwan's top diplomat, Lin Chia-lung, made a rare unofficial visit to the Philippines, marking the second known visit from a Taiwanese foreign minister since Manila and Beijing established diplomatic ties in 1975. The visit aims to deepen economic and security cooperation, including investment from companies like Foxconn and Pegatron, and cooperation in agriculture and labor. The trip comes as tensions rise between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea dispute.