Chinese FM slams ‘false narrative’ over joint statement issued by defense chiefs of Philippines, Australia, Japan and US on maritime issues

Global Times

 

By Global Times

    Mao stressed that the situation in the East and South China Seas remains generally stable. Relevant parties should respect the efforts of regional countries to properly handle maritime issues and safeguard regional peace and stability through dialogue and consultation, stop stirring up disputes and tensions under the pretext of maritime issues.

    Mao further pointed out that the so-called South China Sea arbitration is nothing but a political farce disguised as law, aimed at creating chaos in the South China Sea for selfish gains. The so-called award is illegal, null and void, and has no binding force. China has never accepted or recognized it.

    The Asia-Pacific is a highland of cooperation and development, not a chessboard for geopolitical rivalry. Engaging in bloc politics and camp confrontation will not bring peace and security, it is detrimental to stability of Asia-Pacific and the world, said Mao.

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