Recent tensions in the South China Sea have escalated as China accuses the US of forcibly deporting Chinese students and intensifying actions against the Philippines. US officials express concerns over Chinese aggression in the region, with Admiral John Aquilino highlighting China's dangerous and destabilizing actions. China strongly rejects US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell's linkage between Taiwan and the AUKUS military alliance, emphasizing non-interference in its domestic affairs. The situation has raised fears of potential conflict and drawn attention to the US-China power play in the Asia-Pacific region.
#FMsays The recent tensions in the #SouthChinaSea "has everything to do" with US interference, FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said, calling on the US to stop stoking confrontation in the region. Mao was commenting after John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command reportedly said… https://t.co/F3UEYquDH4
In the Public Square with John Nery: Are we edging toward armed conflict in the West Philippine Sea? https://t.co/EKAJeh5HUJ
China's Taiwan Affairs Office called remarks made by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell dangerous, after he suggested the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the US could help deter any Chinese move against Taiwan https://t.co/Cjep0Gb1M1
China on Tuesday said it will resolutely oppose any plan by the Biden administration to connect the AUKUS pact between Australia, the UK, and the US to the Taiwan issue, saying it will risk nuclear proliferation and exacerbate the arms race in the Asia-Pacific. More details:… https://t.co/bwS0lfcvuc
⚠️ CHINA SAYS US COMMENTS ON TAIWAN AND AUKUS ARE DANGEROUS Full Story → https://t.co/Kb7K2ZcHI8 https://t.co/YuRyElDZoD
China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman on Japan’s involvement with AUKUS — and on Kurt Campbell’s much discussed comments last week: “What is the US really up to by linking the AUKUS submarine plan with the Taiwan question?” https://t.co/RTeaTQPi8c https://t.co/uKoHNcrHX0
The South China Sea is the world's next flashpoint, writes @KarishmaJourno. Washington should respond by increasing its presence in these troubled waters https://t.co/Xb1rDnHOcV
NEW: US says ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese actions in disputed sea https://t.co/LNGY8M9TsZ
Head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea https://t.co/hkWlcB7eKj https://t.co/uNKficrdat
In the contested waters of the South China Sea, a dangerous escalation is unfolding as #China has intensified its maritime maneuvers against the #Philippines https://t.co/IEgxzKw3Q2
China is using its military power to press territorial claims in the South China Sea. In response, the US is moving to reshape its regional alliances. Here's what to know https://t.co/wrxXv7W34f
China is attacking our treaty ally the Philippines w/ water cannons on a regular basis https://t.co/4qo8aH1GMU
US Indo-Pacific Commander 'very, very concerned' about Chinese aggression in South China Sea https://t.co/SnEDQpWXAQ
China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says https://t.co/Yx2T9dfr7P https://t.co/PLpStjV251
🚨🇺🇸🇨🇳IS CHINA EDGING TOWARD WAR? U.S. ADMIRAL THINKS SO U.S. Admiral John Aquilino: "China's actions are dangerous, illegal, and they are destabilizing the region. Their actions against the Philippines, particularly in the Second Thomas Shoal,... resulted in six sailors… https://t.co/kVg4XRRwTd
⚠️ CHINA TRYING TO GAIN SPACE THROUGH FORCE, US ADMIRAL SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/XixVcKxlny China's actions in the South China Sea were an example of it trying to gain territorial space through force, and were destabilising the region, a senior U.S. admiral said on… https://t.co/CMFYgAJerz
#FMsays China strongly rejected the recent linkage made by #US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell between #Taiwan and the #AUKUS military alliance, FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said, adding that any external force has no right to interfere in China's domestic affairs. https://t.co/6bL1GJ0R3M
China is intensifying a dangerous game in the South China Sea, in ways that risk drawing the U.S. into its fight with the Philippines https://t.co/guGHXdhdwT https://t.co/guGHXdhdwT
China Plays Tense Game of ‘Russian Roulette’ With U.S. Ally—Chinese coast guard ships have slammed Philippines boats with water cannons, shattering a windshield and injuring Filipino crew @NiharikaSM https://t.co/3JB7kKIXTs https://t.co/3JB7kKIXTs
China Accuses US Of Forcibly Deporting Its Students Without Valid Evidence https://t.co/E9Kf5vjSWI https://t.co/WdVhiLekoL
“China is underestimating the potential for escalation. We’ve tried to make that clear in a series of conversations . . . that our mutual defense treaty covers Philippine sailors and ships and by extension . . . the Sierra Madre,” one official told FT. https://t.co/iEFm14rXkk
#FMsays Recent deportations of Chinese students from the US have exposed selective, discriminatory, and politically motivated law enforcement, FM spokeswoman Mao Ning said while urging Washington to stop bullying and restricting Chinese students. https://t.co/i0vMjoBsDN