In a fiery UN Security Council session, China's ambassador Fu Cong slammed U.S. accusations about Beijing's role in Panama Canal operations as "fabricated lies" designed to mask America's own power plays. The diplomatic face-off comes as tensions over global trade routes reach boiling point.
Neutral Waters or New Cold War?
Ambassador Fu stressed China recognizes Panama's full sovereignty over the canal, calling it a "permanently neutral international waterway." But the real tea? 🍵 The U.S. allegedly wants to control this critical shipping lane while throwing shade at China through "economic coercion" claims.
South China Sea Muscle-Flexing
Fu didn't stop there – he accused Washington of being the "biggest disruptor" of Asian maritime peace. From deploying missiles to conducting military drills, the U.S. is apparently treating the South China Sea like its personal Call of Duty map. 🎮
Climate Change for Oceans?
The envoy dropped this truth bomb: While 168 nations have joined the UN's Law of the Sea Convention, America remains a no-show. "How can you lecture others when you won't even play by the rules?" Fu challenged, comparing U.S. actions to someone skipping group projects but demanding good grades. 📚
What's Next for Global Trade?
With 12% of world trade passing through the Panama Canal, this spat could ripple through supply chains faster than a TikTok trend. China's final message? "The U.S. needs to put down the geopolitical playbook and actually help maintain maritime stability." Mic drop. 🎤
