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The news media has reported that Bongbong Marcos, the President of the Philippines, congratulated William Lai on winning the 2024 Presidential Campaign on his first working day after the vote.

As usual, the media here in Taiwan emphasized the term 'Taiwan' or 'Taiwan's next President,' neglecting three points, as I marked below, which President Marcos cautiously introduced:

1. 'On behalf of the Filipino people' suggests that Marcos maintains the One China policy, signifying that the Philippines maintains unofficial, people-to-people relations with Taiwan.
2. 'Taiwan's next President' is a reality with a feature of de facto state, indicating that Taiwan is considered a country, although not officially recognized as a state.
3. 'Close collaboration' asserts a relationship deeper than mere cooperation.

Marcos congratulates Lai     Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ＠X 20240115

On behalf of the Filipino people, I congratulate President-elect Lai Ching-te on his election as Taiwan's next President.

We look forward to close collaboration, strengthening mutual interests, fostering peace, and ensuring prosperity for our peoples in the years ahead.

https://twitter.com/bongbongmarcos/status/1746861926469325157