China Denounces US, Philippines on South China Sea, Calls Typhon System "Dangerous

China Rejects US and Philippine Interference in South China Sea Dispute

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, has firmly rejected the United States' and the Philippines' recent remarks regarding the South China Sea. Mao emphasized that China's activities in the region are lawful and justified, and that the US has no right to interfere in maritime issues between China and the Philippines.

During a phone call with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern over China's actions in the South China Sea, which he described as "dangerous and destabilizing." However, Mao countered that China's activities are beyond reproach and that the US should not endorse the Philippines' illegal claims in the region.

Mao further stressed that military cooperation between the US and the Philippines must not infringe upon China's sovereignty and maritime rights. China will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights while maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, she added.

In a separate development, Mao urged the Philippines to withdraw the Typhon missile system, which the US has recently deployed to a new location in the country. She called the system a "dangerous move" that will escalate regional tensions and provoke geopolitical confrontation. Mao also expressed concern that the system could fuel an arms race and destabilize the Southeast Asian region.

She urged the Philippines to heed the calls of regional countries and remove the system as soon as possible.