Philippine President Marcos Jr’s interview with Firstpost’s Managing Editor Palki Sharma has triggered a global buzz with China criticising his remarks and Taiwan welcoming it. Here’s how it happened

Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified in recent years over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Both sides have accused each other of provocations, with altercations at sea involving ramming incidents, water cannon blasts, and clashes involving weapons such as spears and knives.