THE Chinese embassy in the Philippines on Sunday said it sees 'no problem' with the Philippines over freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, but accused the United States of using the issue to drive a wedge between Manila and Beijing.
The embassy issued the statement in reaction to the remarks of US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson in a television interview on the South China Sea dispute and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the US.
AIR POWER F-18 Hornets and other air assets are seen on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan, which is docked in Manila Bay on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The aircraft carrier, in the country for a port visit, was opened to the media on the same day. US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, who was on board the vessel, said the USS Ronald Reagan’s visit strengthens the ties between the Philippines and the US, especially now that the Indo-Pacific waters are a ‘challenging environment to navigate.’ PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
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