CHINA has accused the United States (US) of supporting the Philippines' 'unlawful, provocative behavior' in the South China Sea as it claimed that Manila has 'yet to fulfil' its promise to tow away the BRP Sierra Madre from its territorial waters.
Beijing, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has accused Manila of trying to overhaul the military ship BRP Sierra Madre to 'permanently occupy' Ren'ai Jiao or Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.Ren'ai Jiao has always been part of China's Nansha Qundao, the ministry spokesman said in a statement shared by the Chinese Embassy in Manila. 'The historical context of the issue of Ren'ai Jiao is very clear.
The US Department of State on Sunday said the recent harassment of Philippine vessels by the China Coast Guard 'directly threatened' regional peace and stability as some of Manila's allies expressed deep concern over the incident.This file photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows the grounded Philippine navy ship BRP Sierra Madre. AFP PHOTOBut Beijing said the CCG vessels stopped them in accordance with law and warned them off through appropriate law enforcement measures.
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