China Warns EU Against Interference in South China Sea Dispute

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines has strongly condemned the European Union's involvement in the South China Sea disputes, asserting that the EU has no standing or right to interfere as it is not a party to the territorial conflicts between China and the Philippines. Following EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas's visit to Manila and her expression of concerns about China's maritime activities, the embassy urged the EU to cease "provoking trouble" and respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. The embassy also advised the Philippines to avoid relying on external forces and instead manage differences through direct dialogue and consultation with China. Meanwhile, the EU and the Philippines continue to voice their unease over China's aggressive actions, which conflict with the territorial claims of multiple Southeast Asian countries. The Philippine embassy in Beijing has not yet responded to the escalating diplomatic tensions. This diplomatic friction highlights the ongoing complexity and sensitivity surrounding sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea.