"The statement on the South China Sea by the spokesperson of the US Department of State on December 19th contains unfounded accusations against China that attempt to stir up troubles and drive a wedge between China and the Philippines," the Chinese embassy said. "We strongly deplore and firmly oppose this," it added.
The Chinese embassy in Manila has accused the United States of driving a wedge between China and the Philippines after the US State Department raised the issue of swarms of Chinese vessels in the Spratlys interfering with the livelihoods of Filipino fishers in the area.
"The statement on the South China Sea by the spokesperson of the US Department of State on December 19th contains unfounded accusations against China that attempt to stir up troubles and drive a wedge between China and the Philippines," the Chinese embassy said.US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price has said the US supported the Philippines' calls on China to respect the international of the sea in the South China Sea.
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