Chinanews.com, Beijing, July 12 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) issued a statement on the fifth anniversary of the so-called ruling issued by the US Secretary of State Brinken on the South China Sea Arbitration. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian raised six points at a regular press conference on the 12th to refute .

He revealed that since the beginning of this year, the US has conducted nearly 2,000 reconnaissance on China's seas and air, and has conducted more than 20 large-scale naval military exercises against China.

　　According to reports, on July 12, Beijing time, Brinken issued a statement on the fifth anniversary of the so-called ruling in the South China Sea arbitration.

In response to his remarks, Zhao Lijian stated that the U.S. statement disregards the historical and objective facts of the South China Sea issue, violates and distorts international law, violates the U.S. government’s long-standing public commitment on the issue of South China Sea sovereignty, and deliberately provokes disputes over territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. It is extremely irresponsible to provoke relations between regional countries and undermine regional peace and stability.

China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the wrong actions of the United States.

　　Zhao Lijian emphasized the following points.

　　First, China's sovereignty and rights and interests in the South China Sea were formed in a long historical process, with sufficient historical and legal basis, and were upheld by successive Chinese governments.

Until the early 1970s, no country had objected to China’s above-mentioned position.

The US claim that China's maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea lack a basis in international law is completely inconsistent with facts.

　　Second, the South China Sea arbitration violated the principle of “state consent.” The arbitral tribunal tried ultra vires and violated the law. There were serious errors in the determination of facts and the application of the law. It violated the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and international law, and the award made was illegal and invalid. .

China does not accept or participate in the arbitration case, and does not accept or recognize the award.

China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea are not affected by the ruling, and China does not accept any claims or actions based on the ruling.

"A discerning person sees very clearly that the South China Sea arbitration case is a political farce. As the initiator and behind the farce, the United States attempts to discredit and suppress China. This time the United States once again hyped the South China Sea issue on the fifth anniversary of the illegal ruling and its political conspiracy. It's obvious." Zhao Lijian said.

　　Third, China has always insisted on resolving the South China Sea issues through friendly negotiations and consultations, has always treated the neighboring countries in the South China Sea equally, and has maintained the utmost restraint in safeguarding the sovereignty and rights and interests of the South China Sea.

On the contrary, the United States frequently sends large-scale advanced warships and planes to the South China Sea to conduct military reconnaissance and exercises, and illegally break into China's territorial waters and airspace adjacent to islands and reefs.

　　"Since this year, the US has conducted nearly 2,000 reconnaissances on China’s seas and air, and has conducted more than 20 large-scale naval military exercises against China. The US has also abused the Cold War-colored bilateral military agreement to threaten China with force, exposing its naked power logic. And hegemony. The truth is self-evident who is engaging in'coercion and intimidation' in the South China Sea and who is threatening'freedom and safety of navigation'." Zhao Lijian said.

　　Fourth, China is a staunch defender and practitioner of the international rule of law. As a founding signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, China has always adhered to the correct understanding and earnest implementation of the Convention, and has taken concrete actions to defend the authority and integrity of the Convention. .

The U.S. often regards itself as a defender of international law, it must call it the "Convention", and frequently talks about the "Convention". The United States is asked to join the "Convention" before talking about it.

The U.S. keeps upholding the "rules-based order", but refuses to implement the judgments, advisory opinions, and UN General Assembly resolutions of the International Court of Justice. The faction has long been exposed to the world.

　　Fifth, the South China Sea is one of the busiest sea lanes in the world, and it is also the lifeline of China's maritime trade. About 30% of global trade in goods passes through the South China Sea, and about 100,000 merchant ships sail through the South China Sea every year.

With the joint efforts of countries in the region, including China, the South China Sea has been kept open and safe for a period of time, and there has not been any information about any ships that have been blocked or threatened their safety in the South China Sea.

The US claim that the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea is threatened is simply untenable.

　　Sixth, the South China Sea is the common home of regional countries and should not be a hunting ground for the United States to pursue geopolitical self-interest.

China and the countries involved in the South China Sea have effectively managed and controlled conflicts and differences through dialogue and consultation, and continued to promote pragmatic cooperation.

China and ASEAN countries fully and effectively implemented the "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea" and actively promoted consultations on the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea" and made important progress.

　　Zhao Lijian emphasized that the United States and other countries outside the region should respect the efforts of countries in the region to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

China urges the United States to stop abusing international law, stop using force or threats of force, stop provoking troubles in the South China Sea, abide by the international law with the Charter of the United Nations as its core, respect China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and not go further and further down the wrong path. far.

China will continue to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, rights and security in accordance with the law, resolutely maintain friendly and cooperative relations with countries in the region, and resolutely maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

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