Chinese Foreign Ministry Urges Philippines to Cease Actions Undermining South China Sea Stability

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement on September 9, 2026, urging the Philippines to cease actions that it claims are destabilizing the South China Sea. The ministry accused the Philippines of undermining bilateral relations through its continued assertiveness in the region. The statement was released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry through the Saba News Agency. The Philippines has been engaged in a territorial dispute with China over several islands and reefs in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal. Recent months have seen increased naval and aerial activity from both sides, raising tensions in the region. The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s call appears to be a diplomatic response to these developments, though the exact nature of the Philippines’ actions remains unspecified in the statement. The statement does not provide further details on the specific actions the Philippines is accused of taking. The Saba News Agency is the sole source of the report, and no other outlets have confirmed or expanded on the claim.