The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, stated on November 6 that some countries have been hyping up false narratives regarding maritime issues and unreasonably attacking and accusing China. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this.
At the daily press conference, a reporter asked: According to reports, on the 3rd, the defense ministers of the Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the United States met during the ASEAN Plus Defense Ministers' Meeting and issued a joint statement reiterating serious concerns over "China's destabilizing actions in the East and South China Seas," opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo through force or coercion, and reiterating the binding nature of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award. What is China's comment on this?
Mao Ning said that the current situation in the East and South China Seas remains generally stable. Relevant parties should respect the efforts of regional countries to resolve maritime issues through dialogue and consultation, and maintain regional peace and stability. They should stop stoking disputes and escalating tensions over maritime issues. Regarding the "South China Sea arbitration case," it is entirely a political farce disguised as legal proceedings, aimed at disrupting the South China Sea for profit. The so-called "award" is illegal, invalid, and has no binding force. China has never accepted or recognized it from the beginning.
Mao Ning pointed out that the Asia-Pacific region is a high ground for cooperation and development, not a chessboard for geopolitical games. Engaging in group politics and bloc confrontation will not bring peace and security, and is not conducive to the stability of the Asia-Pacific and the world.
Source | Xinhua News Agency
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