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China warns Philippines, US on South China Sea
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China will not allow the Philippines to act willfully on the South China Sea issue and rejects meddling in the issue by the United States, a Ministry of Defense spokesperson said yesterday.
There is “no bigger factor than the US interference” in causing turbulence in the South China Sea, and the Philippines’ harassment and provocations are the immediate cause of the recent escalation of the South China Sea issue, Wu Qian said in Beijing.
On the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines, China opposes foreign interference, infringement and provocation, and advocates proper management of differences, Wu told a press conference.
China is also fully prepared for any emergency, and will resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, he said.
The spokesperson made the remarks in response to questions about Manila’s so-called “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” and its accusations that China obstructed its resupply missions to Ren’ai Jiao multiple times.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently accused China for its operations in the South China Sea, and reiterated US defense commitment to the Philippines.
Commenting on the reports, Wu said that for some time, in disregard of the facts, the US provoked confrontation, backed the Philippines, threatened and exerted pressure on China citing the so-called bilateral treaty, and sent military vessels to the South China Sea to stir up troubles.
These actions seriously undermine regional peace and stability. “China’s attitude towards this is clear: the US is in no position to interfere and the military cooperation between the US and the Philippines must not harm China’s sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.”
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