December 25, 2023

After the Philippines repeatedly violated China's sovereignty, and drew forces outside the region into the South China Sea issue, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that the Southeast Asian country should stop pursuing the wrong course at once.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that China will not weaken in its resolve to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, after the Philippines repeatedly violated China's sovereignty, spread false news and colluded with foreign forces to undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea.

For months, the Philippines has been making provocations on Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) and other issues and drawing forces outside the region into those issues. China is compelled under those circumstances to take necessary measures to firmly respond to it, Mao said.

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