Manila, April 30 -- The Philippines and China maintain an open line of contact and are in "constant" communication over various issues, including Taiwan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.

The statement came following reports that the Chinese Foreign Ministry has summoned Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz over what it described as Manila's "negative moves" related to Taiwan and security.

"The Philippines and China maintain open lines of communication through regular diplomatic channels, and our exchanges are sustained and constant," said Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza.

"The two sides regularly exchange frank views over various issues, including on Taiwan, through these channels, and wi...