China Demands EU Halt Interference in South China Sea Dispute

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China Demands EU Halt Interference in South China Sea Dispute

6 months ago

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China Demands EU Halt Interference in South China Sea Dispute

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China warns the EU to cease interference in South China Sea matters.
The EU’s concerns arise after a meeting with Philippine officials.
China reaffirms its sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea.

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has urged the European Union (EU) to stop "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea following criticism from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The embassy spokesperson reminded that the EU has "no right to interfere" in the disputes between China and the Philippines over the waterway, emphasizing the need for the EU to respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, according to trtglobal, channelnewsasia, and aljazeera.

The call from the Chinese embassy came after a recent meeting between Kallas and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, where they discussed enhancing security and defense dialogue to counteract perceived threats. The EU expressed concerns regarding China's "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive measures" against Philippine vessels, which conduct lawful operations in the area, signals a growing alignment between the EU and the Philippines on these maritime tensions, according to trtglobal, channelnewsasia, and aljazeera.

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