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Message 2144133 - Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 19:20:58 UTC

Xi puts out a threat.

Beijing has issued a warning to “certain countries that infringe upon its rights” amid soaring tensions in the South China Sea.

Beijing has issued a fresh warning to “certain countries” amid soaring tensions in the South China Sea.

China claims swathes of the sea and its oil-rich seabed and has long been embroiled in fierce territorial disputes with Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and, most viciously, the Philippines.

Australia has been a staunch supporter of the Philippines as it pushes back against Chinese vessels violating its internationally recognised exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, with Canberra joining defence drills and pledging to step up its naval presence.

An article published on Tuesday by Chinese state-controlled media said a conflict in the sea was “unlikely to occur in the near term” but added that “certain countries should not harbour any illusions, as China will respond decisively to actions that infringe upon its rights and claims”........
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