People’s Liberation Army (PLA) closely monitored the USS Gabrielle Giffords, a United States warship, which was reported to have illegally entered waters near China’s Ren’ai Reef on Monday.
People’s Liberation Army Condemns Alleged Illegal Incursion by US Warship into Ren’ai Reef Waters (Photo: menafn)
PLA Responds to Unauthorized Entry
In a recent development published by People’s Daily, in December 04, 2023, the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command spokesperson, Tian Junli, condemned the unauthorized passage, accusing the US of deliberately provoking trouble in the region. This move, he asserted, not only infringed upon China’s sovereignty but also posed a severe threat to regional peace and stability.
In response to the alleged incursion, Tian Junli, the spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command, revealed that maritime forces were promptly organized to monitor the USS Gabrielle Giffords as it navigated near Ren’ai Reef in China’s Nansha Islands. This action reinforces China’s commitment to protecting its territorial integrity and ensuring the security of the South China Sea.
The People’s Liberation Army accuses the US of violating international law and basic norms governing international relations, asserting that such actions portray the United States as a significant threat to peace and stability in the region.
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China Asserts Sovereignty Amid Rising Tensions
According to the report released by Global Times, amid escalating tensions, the People’s Liberation Army emphasized China’s indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea islands and their adjacent waters. The spokesperson reiterated that the country will not tolerate any infringement on its sovereignty and warned that the troops under the theater command would remain on high alert.
The commitment of People’s Liberation Army to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security reflects China’s determination to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. As geopolitical rivalries continue to unfold, the incident highlights the ongoing struggle for influence in one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime regions.
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