(UPDATE) A CHINESE foreign ministry official believes that Beijing and Manila can resolve their maritime dispute on their own, but a 'third party' could turn the South China Sea (SCS) into a 'sea of war.'
Counselor Zhou Li of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs information department underscored the volatile situation in the South China Sea in her tweet Sunday. Zhou did not identify the third party.In this handout photo taken on June 30, 2023 and received from the Philippine Coast Guard on July 5, a Chinese Coast Guard ship allegedly blocks Philippine Coast Guard patrol ship Malabrigo, as it escorts a Philippine Navy re-supply mission near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China sea.
Zhou noted that since the formulation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982, China and countries ringing the South China Sea have 'set up bilateral channels of communication to address the disputes.'On Monday, the French Embassy in the Philippines called for 'respect for international law and the resolution of disputes through dialogue.''We are resolutely opposed to any use of force or threat to do so.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Third party might turn SCS into 'sea of war' - Chinese officialA ranking official of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Beijing and Manila can handle their maritime dispute well but a 'third party' might turn the South China Sea (SCS) into a 'sea of war.' READ HERE:
Read more »
AFP, PCG to intensify patrol to ensure Chinese vessels leave Iroquois ReefThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) are set to intensify patrols in the Iroquois Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after 48 Chinese vessels were recently spotted “swarming” in the area.
Read more »
Missing Chinese national surfaces in BatangasLUCENA CITY – A missing Chinese national was found on Sunday in San Jose town in Batangas province, authorities said. The Region 4A police reported on Monday, July 10, that Wang Pengxiang
Read more »
Authorities swoop on Chinese restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplingsA restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country’s anti-food waste law.
Read more »
Vodka, Chinese wine get popular in PH Father’s Day celebrations - studyCelebrating Father’s Day in the Philippines seems not complete without some good company of alcoholic drinks, with Vodka, Chinese wine gaining popularity, a study suggests. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
5 Chinese in Las Piñas raid still with PNP despite DOJ release orderThe five Chinese who were arrested in an anti-human trafficking operation in Las Piñas remain in police custody despite a release order from the Department of Justice, their lawyer told reporters on Monday.
Read more »