- China has warned the U.S.A. to be careful in approaching the West Philippine Sea
- The Chinese government reacted on the agreement between the Philippines and the U.S.A. that allows the latter to send troops in the country
- A Chinese defense official said that the agreement does not contribute to the peace process in the disputed islands
The People’s Republic of China has warned the United States of America to exercise caution in sailing at the West Philippine Sea amid the ongoing territorial dispute between China, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.
In an article wired by the Agence France-Presse over GMA News Online on March 31, 2016, it was disclosed that Beijing has slammed the agreement signed by the U.S.A. and the Philippines allowing the Americans to send troops and ships to five local military bases on a rotational basis.
“As for the US ships which came, I can only suggest they be careful,” said Yang Yujun; China’s spokesperson for the defense ministry.
Two weeks ago, the U.S.-Philippines Strategic Dialogue has listed at least five sites in the country where the American government may assign their personnel to conduct military operations.
Included in the list are the Antonio Bautista Air Base in Palawan, Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro and Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu.
Yujun reacted on the matter; saying that the actions of both the U.S.A. and the Philippines do not contribute to the peace process in the disputed islands.
“To strengthen military alliances is a reflection of a Cold War mentality. It is in the opposite direction of the trends of the era for peace, development and cooperation,” he added.
Last October, the U.S. military referred to the internationally-accepted doctrine on the “freedom of navigation” in conducting at least two high-profile operations wherein American warships sailed within the 12-nautical mile radius of the islands claimed by China.
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