China Rebukes EU Over South China Sea Statement

China criticized the European Union's statement on the South China Sea dispute, accusing the EU of ignoring historical facts and endorsing the Philippines' violation of China's sovereignty. The Chinese mission expressed strong dissatisfaction and called for the EU to be objective and respect China's rights and regional peace efforts.

China has sharply criticized the European Union for its statement regarding the South China Sea, accusing the bloc of disregarding historical facts and endorsing the Philippines' alleged violation of Chinese sovereignty. The critique follows the EU's commemoration of an arbitration ruling in favor of the Philippines, which China has refused to recognize.

In a forceful statement, the Chinese mission to the EU expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the EU's stance on the South China Sea Arbitration Award. China has made formal representations to the EU, urging it to adopt a fact-based, objective, and fair perspective.

China further called on the EU to respect China's rights and interests and to acknowledge the efforts made by regional countries towards maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.

(With inputs from agencies.)