China has decried the joint statement issued by the Philippines and the United States against its activities in the West Philippine Sea. | BPinlacINQ
In the joint statement, the two countries “underlined their strong objections to the unlawful maritime claims, militarization of reclaimed features, and threatening and provocative activities in the South China Sea, including the recent attempts of the People’s Republic of China to disrupt the Philippines’ lawful operations at and around Second Thomas Shoal and the repeated massing of PRC maritime militia vessels at several sites within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Philippines has a long-standing dispute with China, which has made sweeping claims in nearly all of the South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea and its potential offshore oil and gas deposits and traditional fishing grounds.In 2016, a ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration recognized the Philippines’ claim and rejected China’s “nine-dash line” in the disputed waters.“China’s position of not accepting or recognizing it is clear and firm.
Wang cited that the two nations, through the joint statement, also committed to “support swift operationalization of the four new sites.” “It seems there is no need for China to provide any additional analysis or interpretation of that. So indeed, there is nothing to be surprised about when it comes to China’s response,” he said.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila had previously warned the Philippines against allowing US troops access to more of its military bases – particularly in Northern Luzon and Palawan, saying this would “seriously harm Philippine national interests and endanger regional peace and stability.”
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