Manila should ‘stop provocations’, says Beijing, days after announcing plans for national nature reserve in contested Scarborough Shoal
Tian criticised Manila for “spreading illegal claims in the South China Sea and undermining regional peace and stability”, adding that theatre troops “remain on high alert, firmly safeguarding national sovereignty and security”.
“Any attempt to stir up trouble will not succeed,” he said.
Manila cries foul over Beijing’s nature reserve plan in South China Sea
Beijing’s plans to establish the nature reserve, announced on Wednesday, have elicited strong opposition from the Philippines, which claims the designated area lies within its exclusive economic zone.
