China has called out the U.S. for “meddling” in South China Sea tensions after Philippine vessels entered disputed waters earlier this week. In a fiery press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning accused Washington of stirring regional instability 🚨 and overstepping its role.
What’s the Deal?
On Monday, two Philippine Coast Guard ships reportedly entered waters near Xianbin Jiao, part of China’s Nansha Qundao. Mao stressed that China’s response was “lawful and beyond reproach,” claiming Manila violated China’s rights first.
U.S. Under Fire 🔥
Mao slammed U.S. criticism of China’s actions, arguing America—a “non-party” to the dispute—has “no right” to intervene. She also warned against using the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty to justify “infringing on China’s sovereignty.”
Why Does This Matter? 🌏
The South China Sea remains a flashpoint for global trade and geopolitics. With 30% of the world’s shipping passing through, tensions here ripple across economies and markets. China’s stance? Back off, Uncle Sam—this isn’t your backyard.
