China has accused the European Union of bias and interference over its recent remarks on a maritime incident in the South China Sea. The dispute centers on a collision between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels that occurred on August 31, 2024.
China's response came after the EU condemned the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard, which allegedly involved ramming a Philippine vessel near the disputed Sabina Shoal. This incident marks the fifth such maritime clash between the two nations in the past month.
In a statement, China's mission to the EU expressed strong dissatisfaction with the bloc’s criticisms, asserting that the EU has no right to comment on the South China Sea dispute as it is not directly involved. China criticized the EU for its repeated emphasis on freedom of navigation, suggesting that such actions are counterproductive to the EU’s own interests and international reputation.
The European Union External Action Service condemned the “dangerous actions” of the Chinese Coast Guard, arguing that they jeopardize maritime safety and violate international laws regarding freedom of navigation and overflight.
The South China Sea remains a contentious area, with ongoing territorial disputes involving multiple countries and frequent diplomatic friction.
China's response came after the EU condemned the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard, which allegedly involved ramming a Philippine vessel near the disputed Sabina Shoal. This incident marks the fifth such maritime clash between the two nations in the past month.
In a statement, China's mission to the EU expressed strong dissatisfaction with the bloc’s criticisms, asserting that the EU has no right to comment on the South China Sea dispute as it is not directly involved. China criticized the EU for its repeated emphasis on freedom of navigation, suggesting that such actions are counterproductive to the EU’s own interests and international reputation.
The European Union External Action Service condemned the “dangerous actions” of the Chinese Coast Guard, arguing that they jeopardize maritime safety and violate international laws regarding freedom of navigation and overflight.
The South China Sea remains a contentious area, with ongoing territorial disputes involving multiple countries and frequent diplomatic friction.
