The Government of that country considered the incidents between the vessels of both countries in the South China Sea to be dangerous.
Images of clashes between the Chinese coast guard and Philippine forces. Source: X
The Government of Taiwan condemned that China’s “dangerous actions” against the Philippines after the latest incident between ships from both countries in the South China Sea, which has “maliciously” raised “regional tensions.”
This was stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country in its official X account, in which it stated: “Taiwan condemns violence, opposes attempts to alter the status quo by force and calls for peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for international maritime law”.
Chinese military exercises near Taiwan. Photo: Reuters.
These statements come after the incident that occurred last Monday in waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Atoll, claimed by the two countries, during which The Philippine Army accused the Chinese coast guard of seriously injuring one of its sailors“deliberately drilling” their inflatable boats and “looting” their weapons.
For its part, the Philippine Army released videos and photographs that reflected how The Chinese coast guard surrounded the Philippine supply ships and they took up sharp objects to pierce them and intimidate the crew.
Taiwan deployed its troops before Chinese military maneuvers. Photo: Reuters.
In a separate statement, Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that freedom of navigation in The South China Sea “is crucial to the peace and stability of the region”and stressed his opposition to “the growing gray zone actions and military coercion” carried out by China in this area.
“Our country will continue to cooperate with regional allies and like-minded nations to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” said the island’s Foreign Ministry.
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