China slams US over statement backing Philippines in South China Sea

Bogdan Hofbauer

(15 Oct 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing, China - 15 October 2025 1. Chinese Foreign Ministry news conference 2. Reporters 3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson: “All facts and evidence show that the Philippines was the provocateur and infringer, the instigator of danger at sea, and the party responsible for undermining regional stability. The U.S. disregards the facts, maliciously smears and accuses China of legitimate and lawful rights