'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row
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India Backs Philippines Amid South China Sea DisputeIndia reaffirmed support for Philippine sovereignty after a March 2024 clash injured three soldiers at Second Thomas Shoal.
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- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar publicly supported the Philippines’ territorial claims during his visit to Manila.
- China responded by urging India to respect its sovereignty and avoid interference in bilateral maritime disputes.
- A recent water cannon attack by Chinese vessels on a Philippine outpost intensified tensions in the disputed waters.
- The South China Sea is vital for global trade with sea lanes worth over $3.25 trillion passing through it annually.
Maritime disputes are issues between the countries concerned. Third parties have no right to interfere whatsoever.— Lin Jian, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, stated this during a press conference in Beijing.
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