UK raps China over incidents in South China Sea

Britain condemned what it called “unsafe and escalators tactics deployed by Chinese vessels” against the Philippines over the weekend in the South China Sea.

“The UK opposes any action which raises tensions, including harassment, unsafe conduct, and intimidation tactics which increase the risk of miscalculation and threaten regional peace and stability,” the foreign office said.

“Both China and the Philippines must adhere to the findings of the 2016 Arbitral Award proceedings, which are legally binding on both parties, it added.