菲律宾以在南中国海采取行动的权利为由,拒绝中国对斯普拉特雷群岛的索赔。 Philippines rejects China's claims over Spratly Islands, citing right to act in South China Sea.

菲律宾外交部驳回了中国对斯普拉特雷群岛的主张,声称菲律宾有权在南中国海进行合法活动。 The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs has rejected China's claims over the Spratly Islands, asserting that the Philippines has the right to conduct lawful activities in the South China Sea. 菲律宾指控中国在海上对抗期间危害平民生命,而中国敦促所有国家停止破坏区域和平的行动。 The Philippines accuses China of endangering civilian lives during confrontations at sea, while China urges all countries to stop actions that harm regional peace. 紧张局势凸显了南海关于领土主张的长期争端,一个国际法庭于2016年裁定,中国的广泛主张缺乏法律依据。 The tensions highlight long-standing disputes over territorial claims in the South China Sea, with an international tribunal ruling in 2016 that China's expansive claims lack legal basis.