China Warns the Philippines Over Sea Activities 🌊
Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening between China and the Philippines? Let’s break it down together.
What’s Going On?
China’s military spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, recently sent a strong message to the Philippines. He asked them to be careful and not do things that might upset China.
The Big Ships 🚢
China has a big aircraft carrier called the Shandong. It was sailing in the waters north of the Philippines while the Philippines and the United States were having a joint military exercise (kind of like a big practice game for their militaries).
Zhang said that the Shandong was just doing its yearly training to get better at working together. He also mentioned it wasn’t meant to bother any country.
Concerns About Taiwan 🏝️
Some people in the Philippines talked about maybe doing exercises with Taiwan. China doesn’t like that idea because it considers Taiwan a very important part of its country.
China’s Message 🔊
Zhang warned that some people are teaming up with others to stir up trouble in the South China Sea. He asked the Philippines to stop doing things that might upset China.
Why It Matters
China wants to protect its country and the areas it cares about. The Philippines also wants to keep its country safe. It’s important for countries to talk and work things out peacefully.
Let’s Hope for Peace ✌️
We all hope that countries can get along and solve problems together. After all, the world is a better place when everyone is friends!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
