China Accuses EU of Stirring Up ‘Trouble’ in South China Sea

China’s embassy in the Philippines yesterday urged the European Union to stop “provoking trouble” in the South China Sea, several days after Manila and Brussels announced the establishment of a new security and defense dialogue. The dialogue was announced on June 2 during a visit by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who held talks with Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo about a wide range of issues, including the situation in the South China Sea.

“We urge the EU to genuinely respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea and to stop provoking trouble,” a Chinese embassy spokesperson said in a statement, Reuters reported. The statement also advised Manila not to “fantasize” about using outside powers to resolve its long-standing disputes with China.

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