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The Chinese embassy in London urges the UK to reduce tensions following comments by UK Foreign Minister David Lammy on the South China Sea.
LONDON (Reuters) - The Chinese embassy in London urged Britain on Tuesday to stop "heightening antagonism" in response to foreign minister David Lammy's Monday comments about what he described as "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea.
"We urge the UK to stop heightening antagonism and sowing discord, and stop any words and deeds that undermine regional peace and stability," a Chinese embassy spokesperson said in a written statement.
The spokesperson said the UK should "respect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea".
(Reporting by Catarina Demony, writing by Sam Tabahriti)
The Chinese embassy urged Britain to stop heightening antagonism and sowing discord, emphasizing the need for words and actions that support regional peace and stability.
The spokesperson highlighted the importance of respecting China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
The comments from the Chinese embassy were in response to foreign minister David Lammy's remarks regarding the UK-China relationship.
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