Hey, amigos! There's some drama unfolding in the South China Sea that's catching everyone's attention. China has told the Philippines not to try to permanently occupy Ren'ai Jiao, a reef in the Nansha Qundao (also known as the Spratly Islands).
Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, said on Friday that China's stance on Ren'ai Jiao is super clear. This came after the Philippine Coast Guard accused the Chinese Coast Guard of blocking the evacuation of a sick soldier from the reef.
Mao Ning mentioned that if the Philippines lets China know in advance, China can allow them to bring necessary living supplies to their illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao and help evacuate personnel.
But here's the catch: China doesn't want the Philippines using this as an excuse to bring in construction materials and try to stay at Ren'ai Jiao for good.
Basically, China is like, \"Feel free to help your people, but don't even think about building stuff here!\" 🛑🏗️
This is a developing story and shows how the South China Sea remains a hot spot for regional vibes. Stay tuned for more updates!
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China opposes Philippines' attempt to permanently occupy Ren'ai Jiao
cgtn.com
