China has reiterated its stance that the United States, as highlighted by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has 'no right' to interfere in South China Sea matters, emphasizing that the US is not a party to the disputes in the region. This statement comes amid increasing military cooperation between the US and the Philippines, which China argues should not undermine its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. Lin Jian, a Chinese official, made China's position clear, highlighting concerns over the potential use of US-Philippines military cooperation to support what China deems as the Philippines' illegal claims in the disputed waters.
⚠️ CHINA TELLS US TO NOT TAKE SIDES ON SOUTH CHINA SEA ISSUE Full Story → https://t.co/cfEQjLUAoW China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a security… https://t.co/1BQwtAFOwz
Lin Jian: "The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in the maritime issues between China and the Philippines. The military cooperation between the US and the Philippines should not undermine China’s sovereignty." https://t.co/wfosaI0h0W
NEW: China says US has ‘no right’ to interfere in South China Sea https://t.co/rmio35xD6q
The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue. US-Philippines military cooperation should not undermine China’s sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, still less should it be used to support the Philippines’ illegal claims. https://t.co/DyHoNvx1IT
CHINA SAYS US HAS 'NO RIGHT' TO INTERFERE IN SOUTH CHINA SEA