A Chinese envoy has accused the U.S. of being the biggest threat to peace in the South China Sea, sparking a fiery exchange at the UN Security Council. 🌍⚡️ Geng Shuang, China’s top diplomat at the UN, slammed Washington for 'flexing military muscles' and stirring regional tensions during a debate on maritime security.
🇺🇸 U.S. Actions Under Fire
Geng criticized the U.S. for sending warships to the region under the guise of 'freedom of navigation,' calling it a reckless move that fuels confrontation. 🚢💥 He emphasized that China and ASEAN nations have kept the South China Sea 'generally stable' through dialogue—and warned against letting external forces disrupt progress.
🗣️ Taiwan Tensions Add Fuel
The diplomat also rebuked U.S. comments on Taiwan, urging Washington to stick to the one-China principle. 🇨🇳✋ "The U.S. statement starkly contrasted with others focused on cooperation," Geng said, accusing America of using the UN platform to "attack and discredit" rivals.
🌐 Global Ocean Governance Push
China pledged to keep working with the world to build a 'sea of peace and cooperation,' rejecting the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling as 'illegal.' 🤝🌊 Geng called for a "shared future" approach to maritime security, stressing China’s role as a defender of global stability.
