📢 Hot take: The Chinese mainland Institute for Marine Affairs under the Ministry of Natural Resources has released a report calling out the U.S. “freedom of navigation” operations. 🤔
According to the report, the U.S. version of “freedom of navigation” leans on self-defined standards instead of established international law. It claims this approach twists legal norms and lets Washington flex its military muscles to pressure other countries. 💪⚖️
The report argues these maneuvers serve U.S. geopolitical interests, risking regional peace and shaking up the global maritime order. It even labels these practices as “illegal, unreasonable and marked by double standards.” 🚢🌊
For policy buffs, students of international law, and curious explorers, this debate over who really rules the waves is heating up. Stay tuned as nations around the world respond! 🌏✨
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Chinese report questions legality of U.S. 'freedom of navigation'
cgtn.com
