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US Slams Chinese 'Nature Reserve' as Effort to Claim South China Sea

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. State Department accused China of establishing a "nature reserve" as a tactic to assert territorial claims in the South China Sea.
  • The U.S. claims China's action is an attempt to prevent Filipino vessels from accessing traditional fishing grounds in the disputed waters.
  • This move by China is seen by the U.S. as part of a broader effort to deny other nations access to resources in the contested region.

The United States has strongly condemned China's establishment of a "nature reserve" in the South China Sea, labeling it as a thinly veiled attempt to assert territorial claims and restrict access to vital fishing grounds. The U.S. State Department accused Beijing of using the reserve as a pretext to deny Filipino vessels access to areas historically used for fishing. This action is viewed by Washington as part of a pattern of behavior aimed at challenging maritime rights and denying other nations access to resources in the strategically important and resource-rich waters. The U.S. maintains that China's actions are inconsistent with international law and undermine regional stability. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over sovereignty and resource control in the South China Sea, a critical global trade route.

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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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