On one hand, the US underestimates China’s resolution for defending its territory and related interests in the South China Sea. It is China that proposed the idea of building a new type of relationship with major countries and tries to avoid confrontation with the US in its process of develo...
as has been the case for over 10 centuries. Lately China is also advancing its offshore oil drilling capacity. All these would demand China to secure alternative physical base to protect its legitimate maritime interests there, either to maintain civil maritime order or to keep watching the reg...
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China always holds that military cooperation between countries should not target or hurt the interests of any third party, nor should it jeopardize regional peace and stability, Zhang stressed."The South China Sea should be a sea of peace, cooperation and friendship," he added.
brinkmanship only runs counter to regional stability and economic interdependence and thus the interests of all people in the region. Instead of stoking tensions, the US should engage in constructive dialogue, respect China's core interests and contribute to regional stability, which it can do in ...
China's response to the US-Japan-ROK joint statement reflects a nuanced interplay of its principles, national interests, and vision for a fairer and equitable regional and global order. At its core, China's stance is about safeguarding its sovereignty, fostering cooperation and helping build a ...
The Chinese also stated that the US “needs to take seriously China’s concerns and do more things that contribute to the growth of the [military-to-military] relationship.” The Chinese side also emphasized its position on Taiwan and its interests in the South China Sea. ...
CCTV voiceover: Lu Kang said the Chinese side has always respected and defended the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by every country in the South China Sea under international law, but firmly opposes any country harming China’s sovereignty and security interests in the name of [Free...
“The Philippines-U.S. joint patrol drill must not undermine China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,” she said. Related Stories China and Philippines stake out competing claims in South China Sea Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances ...
Such practices also posed serious threats to regional peace and stability, Zhao said, stressing that the South China Sea is not a hunting ground for the US to pursue its geopolitical interests. Washington is the major force in the militarization of the South China Sea, he said, urging the US...