French Foreign Minister Colonna recently stated that he was rightThe situation in the South China SeaConcerned and asked China to contribute to easing tensions. The French newspaper Le Figaro also published a critical article against China on the South China Sea issueThe situation in the South China SeaThe tension is blamed on China's behavior. In response, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in France issued a statement revisiting the history of the South China Sea issue and China's position, and directly naming the United States as the mastermind behind the South China Sea issue. He questioned whether the United States was really willing to clash with China if the Philippines violated China's red lines with the support of the United States. The statement sparked a debate about whether the confrontation between China and the United States would extend to the South China Sea.
Expanding: France's statement on the South China Sea issue has sparked concern. French Foreign Minister Colonna said at an event that he was concerned about the situation in the South China Sea and urged China to shoulder its responsibility for easing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Subsequently, the French newspaper Le Figaro published an article entitled "Beijing Intensifies in the South China Sea", commenting on the recent controversy in the South China Sea. This series of statements triggered a response from a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy. The spokesman made a historic review of the South China Sea issue and directly named the United StatesThe situation in the South China SeaThe main reason. He questioned whether the United States would be willing to engage in a conflict with China if the Philippines was supported by the United States and violated China's bottom line. This stance has sparked further attention to the confrontation between China and the United States in the South China Sea.
In the remarks, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France revisited the history of the South China Sea issue and China's firm position. He first mentioned the Philippines in the South China SeaMilitaryThe legacy of the occupation points to a departure from the Philippine actions in the South China SeaInternational Lawand bilateral agreements between China and the Philippines. He also gave a detailed account of China's position on the sovereignty and maritime delimitation of islands and reefs in the South China Sea, and stressed the legitimacy and consistent adherence to these positions. At the same time, he mentioned a series ofInternational Lawdocuments, such as theCairo DeclarationPotsdam Proclamationand ".United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaIt proves China's legitimacy on the South China Sea issue. In addition, he noted the so-calledSouth China Sea ArbitrationIt is illegal and invalid, further illustrating the illegality of the actions of the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines in the South China Sea, as well as the patience and restraint that China has adopted to avoid conflict.
Expanded: The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France responded to France's remarks and explained in detail the historical context of the South China Sea issue and China's position. He began by mentioning the Philippines' presence in the South China SeaMilitaryThe legacy of the occupation pointed to the inconsistency of the actions of the PhilippinesInternational Lawand bilateral agreements between China and the Philippines. He also gave a detailed account of China's position on the sovereignty and maritime delimitation of islands and reefs in the South China Sea, and stressed the legitimacy and consistent adherence to these positions. At the same time, he mentioned a series of important onesInternational Lawdocuments, such as theCairo DeclarationPotsdam Proclamationand ".United Nations Convention on the Law of the SeaIt fully proves China's legitimacy on the South China Sea issue. In addition, he noted the so-calledSouth China Sea ArbitrationIt is illegal and invalid, further illustrating the illegality of the actions of the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines in the South China Sea, as well as China's continued patience and restraint to avoid conflict.
In the conversation, a spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in France directly named the United States and asked him whether the United States would be willing to clash with China if the Philippines was supported by the United States to violate China's red lines. The spokesman believes that on the South China Sea issue, the confrontation between China and the United States has intensified, and the support and connivance of external forces is undoubtedly thereThe situation in the South China SeaOne of the nervous **. The spokesman called on all countries involved in the South China Sea issue to think deeply about this issue, not to make rash remarks, but to take responsibility for their own words. He further pointed out that on the one hand, the United States has strengthened its containment of China, but on the other hand, it has repeatedly stressed that it does not seek conflict with ChinaU.S. Department of DefenseThere have also been repeated requests for the resumption of dialogue between the two armies. This paradoxical approach shows that the United States does not have the confidence and strength to engage in a conflict with China. Therefore, whether France, as a country, should intervene in the South China Sea issue at its own humiliation needs to be pondered.
Expanding: In the conversation, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France directly named the United States and questioned it. He asked whether the United States would be willing to engage in a conflict with China if the Philippines violated China's red lines with U.S. support. The spokesman said that the confrontation over the South China Sea issue has become more and more serious, and the support and connivance of foreign forces is an important reason for the tension. He called on all countries involved in the South China Sea issue to think deeply about the issue instead of making rash remarks. In addition, he pointed out that the United States, on the one hand, has strengthened its containment of China, but on the other hand, it has repeatedly stressed that it does not seek conflict with China. U.S. Department of DefenseThere have also been repeated requests for the resumption of relations between the two countriesMilitaryDialogue. This paradoxical approach shows that the United States does not have the determination and strength to engage in conflict with China. Therefore, whether France as a country should find itself in such an embarrassing situation requires deep thought.
In the remarks, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France emphasized the patience and restraint shown by the Chinese side to avoid conflict. He pointed out that on the South China Sea issue, China has always been committed to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and has always been committed to maintaining regional peace and stability. He believes that China's efforts and persistence are obvious to all, and in the past period, China has made great efforts to avoid conflicts with other countries. The spokesman also said that China will continue to uphold this position and is confident that it will be resolved through political and diplomatic meansDisputes in the South China Seato safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
Expanding: In the remarks, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in France emphasized China's patience and restraint in avoiding conflict. He pointed out that on the South China Sea issue, China has always adhered to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, and has always been committed to maintaining regional peace and stability. He believes that China's efforts and persistence are undeniable, and that in the past period of time, China has made strenuous efforts to avoid conflicts with other countries. The spokesman also said that China will continue to adhere to this position and is confident that it will be resolved through political and diplomatic meansDisputes in the South China Seato safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in France called on all countries involved in the South China Sea issue to think seriously and not to make rash remarks, but to take responsibility for their own words. He pointed out that intervening in the South China Sea issue may have unavoidable consequences, so countries must fully consider before deciding whether to intervene. He singled out the United States by name, asking whether the United States would be willing to clash with China if the Philippines violated China's red lines. He believes that the country should take into account its own confidence and strength, and not easily get involved in the South China Sea issue to avoid self-inflicted humiliation.
Expanded: A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in France called on all countries involved in the South China Sea issue to ponder this issue, noting that intervening in the South China Sea issue may lead to undesirable consequences, so countries must fully consider it before making a decision. He singled out the United States by name and asked whether the United States would be willing to engage in a conflict with China if the Philippines violated China's red lines. The spokesman believes that when intervening in the South China Sea issue, countries must consider their own confidence and strength, and should not rashly get involved in it, so as not to bring humiliation on themselves.
Summary: On the South China Sea issue, the French Foreign Minister's remarks have triggered condemnation and questioning from China. Through the spokesperson's remarks, the Chinese side revisited the historical context of the South China Sea issue and China's position, and directly named the United States as the mastermind behind the South China Sea issue. China stresses its patience and restraint, has made great efforts to avoid conflicts, and insists on resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means. China calls on all countries involved in the South China Sea issue to think carefully and refrain from reckless remarks to avoid triggering undesirable consequences.