China believes the Philippines' concern over protecting the sea lanes of commerce in the West Philippine Sea as it moves to establish an enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site with the United States is 'uncalled for.' ManilaBulletin
China believes the Philippines' concern over protecting the sea lanes of commerce in the West Philippine Sea as it moves to establish an enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement site with the United States is "uncalled for."Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stressed there has never been any issue with freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, insisting that the country should not be concerned about it.
Mao emphasized that China and ASEAN countries "have both the will and the capability to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea," stressing that "there is no need for unwanted interference by forces outside the region." "The comments on the locations of the new military bases also speak to the concern shared by many insightful people in the Philippines, who worry that this may draw their country into the whirlpool of a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait," Mao said.
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