China warns US over South China Sea provocations

China warns US over South China Sea provocations

China has warned the United States to respect its sovereignty and security interests in South China Sea.

In a statement in Beijing, Spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, Gen Shuang called upon the US administration to refrain from any further action detrimental to the China-US mutual trust and regional stability.

The spokesperson said China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao and its adjacent waters and the recent acts of the US warships violated international law.