Yesterday at 7:09 PM
and now I noticed (through Breaking News at gazeta.ru:
) what to me sounded as kicking the Stethem off Triton Island:
外交部发言人陆慷就美国“斯坦塞姆”号导弹驱逐舰
擅自进入中国西沙群岛领海事答记者问
2017-07-02
"Q: According to foreign reports, July 2, the United States, "Stan Saim" missile destroyer into the Chinese Xisha Islands territorial waters. What is China's comment on this?
A: July 2, the United States "Stan Samet" missile destroyer unauthorized access to China's Xisha Islands territorial waters. China then sent warships and fighters on the US ship to implement a warning to drive away.
The Xisha Islands are the inherent territory of China. According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on territorial waters and contiguous zones, the Chinese government announced in 1996 the territorial waters of the Xisha Islands. The relevant laws of China have made clear provisions concerning the entry of foreign warships into China's territorial waters.
The United States under the banner of "freedom of navigation", once again sent warships to enter China's Xisha Islands territorial waters, in violation of Chinese law and related international law, a serious violation of China's sovereignty, destruction of the waters of peace, security and good order, endanger the island facilities and personnel Security, is a serious political and military provocation. The Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the US side.
At present, with the joint efforts of China and ASEAN countries, the situation in the South China Sea has slowed down and continues to show a positive development trend. The United States deliberately provoked the incident in the South China Sea, and regional countries seeking stability, promote cooperation and development of the common desire to run counter to.
China strongly urges the US side to immediately stop such provocative actions that seriously violate China's sovereignty and threaten China's security. China will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and security."
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