Why Are China and the Philippines Disagreeing Over Some Reefs?
Hey there! 🌟 Have you heard about the recent news between China and the Philippines? Let’s dive in and find out what’s going on!
The China Coast Guard has asked the Philippines to stop their activities around two reefs in the South China Sea called Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao. But why is this happening?
What Are Reefs?
First, let’s understand what reefs are. Reefs are like underwater mountains made of rocks, coral, and sometimes sand. They can be home to many fish and sea creatures!
What’s the Issue?
On Wednesday, two ships from the Philippines went near these reefs without China’s permission. Some people even landed on Tiexian Jiao, one of the reefs. China says this is not okay because they believe the reefs belong to them.
The China Coast Guard tried to stop the Philippine ships. They said that the Philippines didn’t listen to their warnings, and one ship got too close and bumped into a Chinese ship! 😮
Why Does It Matter?
The South China Sea is a big area of water that many countries are near, like China and the Philippines. Sometimes, countries disagree about who owns which parts of the sea and the islands or reefs in it.
What Happens Next?
China is asking the Philippines to stop doing things around these reefs. They want to make sure everyone follows the rules and keeps the area peaceful.
Remember
International relationships can be complicated! It’s important for countries to talk and work things out so everyone can get along. 🌏❤️
Reference(s):
China slams Philippines' infringement on South China Sea reefs
cgtn.com
