The US should help "cool down" the Philippines and realize that its meddling in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) dispute would only stir tensions, a Chinese newspaper reported. In an editorial dated May 28, China Daily slammed the US for its supposed failure to remain neutral in the territorial row and for not criticizing the Philippines for its "illegal claims and tricks." The US has vowed not to take sides in the territorial dispute, which involves China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.

Romero, A. (2015 May 30). China to US: Help cool down Phi on sea row. The Philippine Star, p.12.