Tuesday, January 24, 2017

China Warns The White House Over South China Sea 'Takeover' Claims

An aerial photo taken though a glass window of a Philippine military plane shows the alleged on-going land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines, May 11, 2015. REUTERS/Ritchie B. Tongo/Pool

The Guardian: China hits back at US over South China Sea 'takeover' claims


Beijing warns White House to tread carefully after Rex Tillerson likens island-building to Russia’s taking of Crimea

China has warned the US to “speak and act cautiously” after the White House said it would act to foil Chinese attempts to “take over” the South China Sea, amid growing hints that Donald Trump’s administration intends to challenge Beijing over the strategic waterway.

At a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday, the foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying, urged Washington to tread carefully “to avoid harming the peace and stability of the South China Sea”.

Hua was responding to comments made by White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, the previous day.

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More News On Beijing Warning The White House Over South China Sea Claims

China hits back at US over South China Sea claims -- BBC
China says will protect South China Sea sovereignty -- Reuters
China urges U.S. to act and speak cautiously on South China Sea -- Reuters
China says it will not back down on South China Sea -- AFP
China tells Trump to act cautiously on South China Sea issue -- DW
Beijing urges US to exercise caution when dealing with South China Sea issue -- South China Morning Post
China Urges U.S. to Act Cautiously Following Hard-Line Remarks on South China Sea -- WSJ

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