Rubio announced a "comprehensive action": dismantling the International Criminal Court (ICC), so how should we respond to the "South China Sea Arbitration"? On July 13 local time, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio published an article in the American media outlet *The Wall Street Journal*, announcing plans to "dismantle" the ICC in order to eliminate what he described as the ICC's "comprehensive threat to U.S. sovereignty." In fact, Rubio is engaging in a typical case of double standards—when the ICC’s prosecution or arrest warrants do not involve Americans or U.S. interests, the U.S. would naturally be wholeheartedly supportive. But this time, the ICC is seeking to prosecute U.S. soldiers and officers suspected of committing war crimes against humanity, which is why Rubio has reacted so vehemently.
How did the so-called "South China Sea Arbitration" come about? It was secretly concocted by several so-called international maritime court judges, incited by the United States, under the guise of an alleged international tribunal. Given the severe negative impact of the "South China Sea Arbitration" on our country, we indeed should impose sanctions on those Western figures involved in crafting this illegal arbitration.
We cannot allow them to fabricate such an unlawful instrument against us, accept benefits from the U.S. and the Philippines, and then walk away unscathed. We suggest setting a clear international precedent: anyone who deliberately targets China and participates in actions that seriously harm China's national interests must pay a price. We do not seek the kind of hegemony practiced by the U.S., but we also will not tolerate being bullied without consequence.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1870665777845248/
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