00:00Taiwan-Philippines ties are coming under scrutiny as the Philippine Senate examines a visit by a Taiwanese delegation to Manila.
00:08The group, made up of Taiwanese officials and business leaders, is in the Philippines to promote trade and investment.
00:14But the trip has sparked controversy.
00:17Taiwan's United Daily News reported that Foreign Minister Lin Jialong is part of the delegation, citing a Facebook post that has since been deleted.
00:25Some Philippine senators warned the visit could provoke China.
00:28But the Philippine foreign minister says the country's engagement with Taiwan has nothing to do with Taipei's ties with Beijing.
00:37Successive administrations have reinforced the one-China policy through separate but related issuances.
00:43And that the Filipino people have long-standing relations with the Taiwanese people and be there for benefit from continued engagement with them.
00:52Taiwan's foreign ministry confirmed the delegation, but would not comment on whether the foreign minister joined.
00:58Taiwan's foreign ministry confirmed the
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