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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Monday refuted U.S. accusations against China over maritime security, including China's alleged influence in the Panama Canal area.
He said the US delegation had made unfounded accusations against China in recent times. “We are strongly against this,” he said.
China has always respected Panama's sovereignty over the canal and recognizes the permanent neutrality of the canal as an international waterway, he said at a high-level open debate of the Security Council on maritime security.
"The US lies and baseless attacks on China are nothing more than a pretext to gain control of the channel. China firmly opposes the practice of economic coercion and bullying and urges the US to stop making up lies and making trouble," Fu Cong said.
Acting US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea spoke of “China’s enormous influence in the Panama Canal area” and “China’s vast and unlawful maritime claims and aggressive actions,” hinting at the situation around the South China Sea.
Fu Cong noted that the United States is the biggest violator of peace and stability in the South China Sea.
The United States has deployed offensive weapons in the region, including land-based intermediate-range missiles. It has repeatedly sent large naval and air forces to conduct reconnaissance and military exercises in the South China Sea, demonstrating its military power and committing outrages near the borders of other states. The goal is to create instability in the region to advance its own geopolitical agenda, he noted.
According to him, the United States has not yet acceded to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and refuses to fulfill its obligations. It ignores international law and the warnings of the International Seabed Authority, unilaterally deciding to exploit international seabed resources, thereby appropriating the common heritage of mankind.
“We urge the United States to do serious soul-searching and take responsibility as a major country,” he said. –0–
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