In a bold statement on Tuesday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning declared that the United States has no right to meddle in maritime issues between China and the Philippines. 🇨🇳🇵🇭
At a regular press conference, Mao Ning responded to U.S. criticisms following what China describes as the unauthorized intrusion of two Philippine Coast Guard vessels into waters near Xianbin Jiao in China's Nansha Qundao on Monday.
\"The Philippines was the first to violate China's rights,\" Mao asserted. \"China has taken lawful measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, which is legitimate and beyond reproach.\"
She emphasized that since the U.S. is not a party to the South China Sea issue, it should refrain from intervening in maritime matters between China and the Philippines. Mao also cautioned against the U.S. using the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty as a pretext to infringe on China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea.
\"The United States should stop inciting confrontations in the region and refrain from undermining regional stability and exacerbating tensions,\" she added. 🔥
This strong message from Beijing underscores the rising tensions in the South China Sea, a vital corridor for global trade. As the drama unfolds, the world watches how these power dynamics will impact regional stability. 🌏
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U.S. has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime issues
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