The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the remarks made by the US Defense Minister regarding the South China Sea, stating that the law enforcement activities of the Chinese Coast Guard are beyond reproach and commitment. Wang Wenbin | Yes. Austin | China Coast Guard
On July 7th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference.
A reporter asked, after the phone call between the US and Philippine Defense Ministers, US Defense Minister Austin stated that China's actions in the South China Sea are "coercive" and "risky". Austin also reiterated the United States' commitment to defending the Philippines. What is the response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to this?
Wang Wenbin reiterated that the legitimate and lawful law enforcement activities carried out by the Chinese maritime police in the waters under Chinese jurisdiction are beyond reproach. The defense commitment of the United States to the Philippines shall not harm China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The remarks made by the United States distort and smear China's legitimate maritime law enforcement activities, and sow discord between countries in different regions, which China firmly opposes.
"The conspiracy of the United States will never succeed," said Wang Wenbin.