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China condemns US efforts to undermine peace and stability in South China Sea

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At the same time, it claims the area as the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). has been conducting regular military exercises in the South China Sea since 2015 to show its support for the Philippines.

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China urges US to cease military operations in Taiwan Straight

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A spokesperson for the PRC Ministry of National Defense stated that the US must “stop abusing international law,” and “cease all dangerous provocations.” The PRC claims the Taiwan Straight as internal waters under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).