The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice," its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own actions" in the South China Sea ."The source of tension in our region is well known to all," the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The three leaders have jointly expressed serious concerns about China's "dangerous and aggressive behavior in the South China Sea".Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a briefing last week Beijing opposes "forming exclusive circles in the region."The DFA said China's actions are undermining regional peace and stability and raising tensions in the disputed waterway.
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