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China warns it will take stand against Philippines 'provocation'
China warns it will take stand against Philippines 'provocation'
Reuters
Published Nov 12, 2024 06:11 PM PHT
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China has issued a stern warning to the Philippines on Tuesday (November 12), stating it has "no choice" but to retaliate against Manila's "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea.
China has issued a stern warning to the Philippines on Tuesday (November 12), stating it has "no choice" but to retaliate against Manila's "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea.
Speaking to reporters at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the "maritime situation will not escalate again" if the Philippines no longer "infringes and provokes".
Speaking to reporters at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the "maritime situation will not escalate again" if the Philippines no longer "infringes and provokes".
The statement comes after Philippines' Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused China of ramping up pressure on the country to surrender its sovereign rights in the disputed region.
The statement comes after Philippines' Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused China of ramping up pressure on the country to surrender its sovereign rights in the disputed region.
China and the Philippines have sparred repeatedly this year over disputed areas of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, one of Asia's most contested features. Manila's national maritime council said on Tuesday it objected to China's establishment of baselines and accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty.
China and the Philippines have sparred repeatedly this year over disputed areas of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, one of Asia's most contested features. Manila's national maritime council said on Tuesday it objected to China's establishment of baselines and accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty.
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