"South China Sea Not a Hunting Ground" China Says "Outsiders" Canada, US Emboldening Philippines

China criticized Canada for backing the Philippines on alleged South China Sea sovereignty violations. On December 9 and 10, Chinese and Philippine vessels were embroiled in multiple clashes in the South China Sea. China said Canada has “emboldened the Philippines’ violation of China’s sovereignty”. Canada had denounced the Chinese actions "against Philippine civilian and government vessels in the South China Sea." The United States has also voiced opposition to the run-ins and sided with the Philippines.