US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
Summary
The United States criticized China for trying to block Filipino fishermen from the Scarborough Reef area in the South China Sea by claiming it as a “nature reserve.” The US supports the Philippines and rejects China’s claims, viewing them as a way for China to strengthen its control over the region.Key Facts
- The South China Sea is a disputed area claimed by both China and the Philippines.
- China declared the area around Scarborough Reef a “national nature reserve” to restrict Filipino fishermen.
- The US State Department called China’s claim a false excuse to expand its territory.
- China uses the “nine-dash line” to claim most of the South China Sea.
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled against China’s broad claims, but China did not accept the ruling.
- China has built artificial islands and increased patrols in the region.
- The US supports a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and backs the Philippines as an ally.
- US officials condemned China’s use of water cannon on Filipino fishing boats near Scarborough Reef.
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