China's embassy in the Philippines has issued a stern warning to the European Union, urging it to respect Chinese sovereignty in the South China Sea. This came after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas voiced concerns over China's aggressive activities in the region. The embassy criticized EU interference, advising the Philippines to refrain from depending on external support for resolving sovereignty issues. The backdrop includes a recent security and defense dialogue between the EU and the Philippines aimed at countering various threats, including misinformation and foreign interference.
We urge the EU to genuinely respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea and to stop provoking trouble.
The EU is committed to upholding peace and a rules-based order... We reject any unilateral changes to the status quo, including use of coercion.
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