China has cautioned the United States against using the Philippines to incite tensions in the South China Sea. During a press briefing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to remarks made by the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines regarding recent incidents involving Chinese coast guard vessels and Philippine fishing boats near Tiexian Jiao.
Mao Ning stated that the Philippines has repeatedly dispatched personnel to illegally land on Tiexian Jiao, part of China’s Nansha Qundao island group. She emphasized that such actions seriously infringe upon China’s sovereignty and violate the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.
“China’s countermeasures are legitimate and lawful,” Mao asserted. She urged the United States to refrain from “using the Philippines to stir trouble” and to stop undermining peace and stability in the region.
“The Philippine side should immediately cease its provocations and violations on Tiexian Jiao in China’s Nansha Qundao, or China will respond resolutely,” she added.
The South China Sea remains a strategic and resource-rich area with overlapping territorial claims, making it a focal point for regional and international attention. The situation underscores the importance of dialogue and cooperation to maintain peace and stability in the region.
