US Trump administration China's South China Sea maritime interest claims are "illegal" July 14, 11:00

Over the territorial dispute over the South China Sea, the US Trump administration has clearly stated that China's claim of maritime interests in the South China Sea is "illegal." From the standpoint of promoting a solution between the countries concerned, we clarified our policy of severe conflict with China.

On the 13th, US Secretary of State Pompey issued a statement entitled "America's Position on Claiming Maritime Interests in the South China Sea."

The statement states, "The United States is strengthening its policy in this region, making it clear that China's claim of maritime interests in almost all of the South China Sea is completely illegal."

In addition, a policy was put in place to match the United States' position with the judgment of the international arbitration trial that denied China's claim over the South China Sea, saying that the world does not allow China to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire. ..

While the U.S. government criticized China's move to become a military hub in the South China Sea, it remained in a position to promote peaceful settlement between the parties in the territorial dispute. The policy to do was clarified.

In the South China Sea, while China is trying to expand its influence and activating military activities, the United States is also increasing its involvement recently, such as deploying two aircraft carriers, and in the future the conflict between the two countries will become more intense. It is expected that