China has lodged solemn representations with the US following a US military jet's reconnaissance mission in the South China Sea, a spokesperson for the country's foreign ministry said Monday.
"The close reconnaissance conducted by the US military aircraft of China's maritime features is highly likely to cause miscalculation and untoward incidents in the waters and airspace, and is utterly dangerous and irresponsible. China firmly opposes America's provocation," spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a daily press briefing.
Hua's comments came after some US officials were reported saying that equitable resolution of disputes and freedom of navigation are being challenged by Chinese activities in the South China Sea.
For a long time, there has been no problem concerning freedom of navigation and over-flight in the South China Sea, which all countries are entitled to under the international law, Hua said. "Nor will there be any in the future."
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