Beijing, [Date] – In a fiery press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian accused the Quad nations—United States, Japan, Australia, and India—of creating waves in the peaceful Asia-Pacific region. 🌊
Lin Jian didn't hold back, stating that while these countries preach about building a \"free and open Indo-Pacific,\" they're actually stirring the pot by inciting tensions and hindering other nations' growth. 😠 \"Their actions run counter to the regional aspirations for peace, development, cooperation, and prosperity,\" he emphasized.
China, championing collaboration over confrontation, believes that international cooperation should boost regional stability and prosperity—not form exclusive clubs that sow distrust. 🤝
The spokesperson's comments were a response to the Quad foreign ministers expressing their \"concerns\" over situations in the East and South China Seas. 🌐
\"China firmly upholds its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights,\" Lin Jian asserted. \"We're committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation with directly concerned countries.\"
He pointed fingers at nations outside the region for flexing military muscles in the South China Sea and forming cliques that ignite division. \"These actions pose the biggest threat to regional peace and stability,\" Lin warned.
China is calling out what it sees as double standards: \"We oppose inciting bloc confrontations under the guise of 'anti-coercion' and imposing one's rules in the name of maintaining order,\" he said.
Closing his remarks, Lin Jian urged external countries to respect the region's efforts toward peace and stability. \"Stop fanning flames and fueling tensions,\" he appealed. ✋🔥
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Chinese Foreign Ministry slams Quad for creating regional tensions
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