Beijing warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea

UK Concerned by Beijing’s Activity in South China Sea, Foreign Secretary Says

The UK is “concerned” by the Chine’s regime’s “dangerous and destabilising activities” in the South China Sea, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said following his recent visit to the Philippines, which he said is at “the sharp end” as a result of Beijing’s behaviour. “A third of global maritime trade passes through the South China Sea. Growth in the UK and around the world depends on these trade routes being safe and secure. That’s why we’re concer…

Chinese embassy in London urges Britain to stop ’heightening antagonism’

Chinese embassy in London urges Britain to stop ’heightening antagonism’

Chinese Embassy in London Urges Britain to Stop 'Heightening Antagonism'

Chinese embassy in London urges Britain to stop 'heightening antagonism'

The Chinese embassy in London urged Britain on Tuesday to stop "heightening antagonism" in response to foreign minister David Lammy's Monday comments about what he described as "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea.

Beijing slams Lammy for 'sowing discord' with visit to South China Sea

China has hit out at Britain's Foreign Secretary for "sowing discord" with a visit to a contested site in the South China Sea.

China on Tuesday called on the United Kingdom to "stop fueling tensions", in response to statements by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy who on Monday criticized Beijing's "dangerous" activities in the South China Sea.