The Chinese Embassy in Manila called on the United States to stop interferring in maritime issues between the Philippines and China as it accused it of"sowing discord and fueling tensions." "The US and certain countries are not parties to the South China Sea issue and have no right to interfere in maritime matters between China and the Philippines.

Unite, B. K. (2024, August 22). China to US: Stop interfering in maritime issues with PH. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 8.