中新社北京7月30日电 (记者 李纯)中国国防部30日在北京举行例行记者会，新闻发言人张晓刚指出，菲 方频繁在海上对中方进行挑衅滋扰，迎合域外势力在南海搅局作乱，是不折不扣的麻烦制造者、危险制 造者。 有记者问，据报道，菲防长称，菲军方正将重心从打击国内叛乱转向外部防御，将坚定应对中国在南海 的"侵略"行为。菲方正与美澳日印加强防务合作。请问发言人有何评论？ 张晓刚表示，菲方有关言论完全是颠倒黑白、倒打一耙。菲律宾的领土范围早由一系列国际条约所确 定，中国南海诸岛在菲律宾领土范围之外。菲方不仅非法侵占中国南沙群岛部分岛礁，频繁在海上对中 方进行挑衅滋扰，还迎合域外势力在南海搅局作乱，是不折不扣的麻烦制造者、危险制造者。 张晓刚指出，中方维护国家领土主权和海洋权益的决心意志坚定不移，将继续依法依规坚决反制菲方侵 权挑衅行径。(完) ...

7月30日下午，国防部举行例行记者会，国防部新闻发言人张晓刚大校答记者问。记者：据报道，菲防 长称，菲军方正将重心从打击国内叛乱转向外部防御，将坚定应对中国在南海的"侵略"行为。菲方正与 美澳日印加强防务合作。请问发言人有何评论？张晓刚：菲方有关言论完全是颠倒黑白、倒打一耙。菲 律宾的领土范围早由一系列国际条约所确定，中国南海诸岛在菲律宾领土范围之外。菲方不仅非法侵占 中国南沙群岛部分岛礁，频繁在海上对中方进行挑衅滋扰，还迎合域外势力在南海搅局作乱，是不折不 扣的麻烦制造者、危险制造者。中方维护国家领土主权和海洋权益的决心意志坚定不移，将继续依法依 规坚决反制菲方侵权挑衅行径。(北京日报) ...

Group 1 - The Philippines has reached an agreement with Canada on a "Visiting Forces Agreement" to facilitate joint military exercises, indicating a focus on defense cooperation under the Marcos administration [1] - The Philippines is also negotiating similar military agreements with France and deepening defense cooperation with India, which are seen as measures to enhance deterrence capabilities against perceived threats, particularly from China [1] - The South China Sea dispute is intensifying, with the Philippines accusing China of "illegal invasion," which is framed as a significant security concern [1] Group 2 - An international academic seminar titled "South China Sea: History and Reality" was held in Beijing, attended by over 150 experts and representatives from various countries, discussing topics related to sovereignty and international order in the South China Sea [2] - Wu Shicun emphasized that China's historical and legal claims over the South China Sea are well-founded, asserting that the disputes stem from illegal occupations by countries like the Philippines and Vietnam since the 1970s [2] - The 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling is criticized as invalid due to jurisdictional overreach and factual errors, with claims that it undermines stability in the region [2][3] Group 3 - Experts at the seminar highlighted that the South China Sea issue is a focal point of tension between China and the Philippines, primarily revolving around territorial disputes and maritime jurisdiction [3] - The current Philippine government's alignment with the United States is viewed as complicating the situation, with calls for rebuilding mutual trust to resolve disputes [3]

Core Viewpoint - The screening of a documentary about the Philippines' illegal resupply operations in the South China Sea at New Zealand's "Edge" Film Festival has sparked significant local media attention and a formal protest from the Chinese consulate in Auckland, which claims the film contains false information and propaganda [1][2]. Group 1: Documentary and Film Festival - A documentary directed by Filipino filmmaker Vera Lamama, focusing on the Philippines' illegal resupply operations at the Ren'ai Reef, was screened and awarded at the "Edge" Film Festival in New Zealand on June 30 [1]. - The film was initially scheduled to be shown at the Quezon City Film Festival in the Philippines in March but was ultimately withdrawn [1]. - The festival organizers received multiple complaints requesting the film's removal but decided to proceed with the screening [1]. Group 2: Diplomatic Reactions - The Chinese consulate in Auckland issued a formal letter of protest to the film festival organizers, stating that the documentary is filled with false information and serves as a political tool for the Philippines [2]. - The consulate emphasized the importance of public content reflecting reality rather than spreading misinformation and called for peaceful dispute resolution [2]. - The consulate also expressed hope that external countries would play a constructive role rather than exacerbating tensions [2].

Group 1 - The video released by the US Embassy in Singapore drew criticism for comparing China's claims in the South China Sea to Singapore's public housing disputes [1] - Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected foreign embassies inciting domestic reactions to international issues involving third countries [1] - The video depicted Singapore's public housing and suggested that China's actions in the South China Sea were akin to neighbors occupying shared spaces, which sparked backlash from netizens [1] Group 2 - The US and China engaged in a heated debate at the UN Security Council regarding maritime security, with the US accusing China of threatening stability in the South China Sea [2] - China's representative firmly opposed the US claims, stating that the US is the biggest threat to security and stability in the region due to its military presence and provocations [2]