Epic UN Showdown: China vs. US on Panama Canal
At a high-level UN debate on maritime security, China’s envoy Fu Cong took center stage to shoot down what he called “unfounded” US accusations about the Panama Canal 🚢. He made it clear that China respects Panama’s sovereignty and the canal’s status as a permanently neutral international waterway ⚖️.
Fu slammed the US for spreading “fabricated lies” aimed at smearing China—and argued that these claims are just an excuse for Washington to justify its own control ambitions. He called out economic coercion and urged the US to stop stirring the pot 📢🔥.
Switching gears to the South China Sea, Fu labeled the US “the biggest disruptor of peace and stability” in the region. From deploying ground-based intermediate-range missiles to frequent naval and air exercises, he said US moves are raising tensions and security risks 🌊🚁.
The envoy also criticized the US for not joining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, accusing it of ignoring international rules while unilaterally exploiting seabed resources. He warned that such actions threaten the common heritage of humankind and undermine global cooperation 🌐🤚.
Wrapping up, Fu urged the US to reflect on its role as a major power—stressing that true leadership demands respecting sovereignty, upholding international law, and working together for a stable, peaceful maritime future 🤝.
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Chinese envoy refutes U.S. accusations over Panama Canal issue
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