The Philippines has called out China's foreign minister for using "creative analogy" and wordplay to distract from the core issue in the South China Sea dispute — Beijing's continued refusal to comply with international law.
“Thirty years ago, Beijing bore witness to the determination of the world’s women to seek gender equality. This year, people will gather again in Beijing to discuss major issues concerning women’s development worldwide. We look forward to seeing more women live life to the full and realise their dreams,” said Mr Wang Yi.
China’s top diplomat didn’t name the United States directly when warning against the return of the “law of the jungle” at a news conference in Beijing, but his meaning was crystal clear.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed opposition Monday to the recent remarks made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that the incidents in the South China Sea were ''mere theatre'' supposedly staged under the direction of other nations.
The remarks by China’s top diplomat on Friday (Mar 7) come as the United States under Donald Trump trots out expansionist rhetoric.