China News Service, Beijing, July 28 (Huang Yuqin) In response to US Secretary of State Pompeo’s recent attacks on and discrediting China on the South China Sea issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on the 28th that the South China Sea is not the Hawaii of the United States. If a few American politicians try to muddy the South China Sea, regional countries and all peace-loving people will not agree.
A reporter asked questions. Recently, US Secretary of State Pompeo tweeted that the South China Sea is not China's "sea empire" and China violates international law. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin said that recently, Pompeo has repeatedly made remarks that attacked and discredited China on the South China Sea issue. We cannot help asking whether some US politicians are trying to provoke trouble in the South China Sea.
He pointed out that China's South China Sea policy has not changed, maintaining continuity and stability. China has always strictly implemented international laws including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has never expanded its claims of sovereignty. It insists on resolving its territorial and maritime rights and interests with neighboring countries through negotiations and consultations on the basis of respecting historical facts. dispute. We always abide by the "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea" and are willing to work with ASEAN countries to advance consultations on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea" and strive to reach a code of conduct common to China and ASEAN countries as soon as possible.
Wang Wenbin emphasized that Pompeo kept saying that he must act in accordance with international law, but everyone knows that the United States is accustomed to seeking self-interest in the name of upholding international law. Take the case of the United States withdrawing from the group and breaking the contract. The United States has withdrawn from more than a dozen international treaties and international organizations, and is called the world champion of withdrawal. Since 2001, the United States has launched wars and military operations against Iraq, Libya, Syria and other countries, causing more than 800,000 deaths and tens of millions of displaced.
He further pointed out that, in fact, it is not China but the United States that is engaged in "militarization" in the South China Sea and creating regional tensions. According to public reports, in the first half of this year, U.S. military aircraft operated more than 2,000 times in the South China Sea. Since the 15th of this month, US military planes have arrived in the South China Sea for reconnaissance for 12 consecutive days. The United States has recently opened a dual aircraft carrier fleet here, and has also encouraged its allies and partners to also drive warships to this sea area, lest there be no chaos in the South China Sea. This is not conducive to peace and stability in the region, nor does it conform to the interests of all countries along the South China Sea. It is necessary for them to make it clear whether the US has any ulterior motives.
Wang Wenbin said that the United States is not a party to the South China Sea issue, nor is it a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, it has repeatedly cited the South China Sea issue and blatantly violated its promise of not holding a stand on the South China Sea sovereignty issue. In fact, it is deliberately separating China and ASEAN. Relations between countries, instigating conflicts, trying to create a new card to contain China.
"We want to tell Pompeo that the South China Sea is not the Hawaii of the United States. If a few American politicians try to muddy the South China Sea, regional countries and all peace-loving people will not agree." He said. (Finish)