China Stands Firm Against External Interference in South China Sea 🌊
China is making waves (pun intended) in the South China Sea! 🌏
On Friday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, declared that China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Qundao (also known as the Spratly Islands), including Ren'ai Jiao, as well as the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islets. 🏝️
This statement came after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to deepen maritime and security ties with Japan and the Philippines. The trio held a summit and expressed opposition to China's activities in the South China Sea and East China Sea. 🌐
But China isn't backing down! Mao Ning emphasized that China's activities in these seas are totally legit and in line with international law. 📜 She stressed that China is committed to protecting its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights while keeping the peace in the region. ✌️
Mao accused certain countries of trespassing on China's territory under the guise of \"freedom of navigation\" and called out non-regional countries for stirring up trouble. 😠
She also dismissed the South China Sea arbitration award as \"illegal and void,\" stating that China's rights are unaffected. 🚫
\"Inspired\" by support from outsiders, some nations have been making provocative moves at sea, raising tensions. Mao pointed fingers at the U.S. for clinging to a Cold War mindset and threatening others through alliances, which she says violates the UN Charter and harms regional stability. 🕊️
China is all about solving maritime issues through dialogue with the countries directly involved, without interference from outsiders looking to cause drama. Let's hope cooler heads prevail! 🤝
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China voices opposition to external interference in South China Sea
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