Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'
Wong said countries should answer with peace and international law after an altercation that injured one Philippine navy personnel, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Asian countries face a crucial choice in responding to aggressive conduct in the South China Sea, which she described as destabilizing and risky for the region.
- Tensions flared on Monday following a physical confrontation between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy at the Second Thomas Shoal, during which the Armed Forces reported a navy personnel was injured.
- Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro reiterated a strong protest during Wednesday talks with Wang, while Beijing's spokesperson Lin Jian urged relevant countries to stop "stirring up tension and inciting confrontation."
- The State Department condemned "China's dangerous and aggressive actions against Philippine navy personnel," while the European Union delegation expressed deep concern over the steady increase of dangerous incidents in the region.
- Senator Wong warned that nations must invest in collective resilience and international law, noting that the weaponization of waterways like the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates the risks when global rules are no longer recognized.
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The Indonesian government emphasized that it prioritizes resolving the South China Sea conflict through peaceful means and respects international law.
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