針對近日南海仙賓礁（Sabina Shoal）海域發生的暴力衝突，美國國務院於週日（14日）發表嚴正聲明，公開譴責中國海警船對菲律賓漁民採取的「侵略性行為」。美方指出，中方不僅動用水砲攻擊，甚至強行切斷漁船錨鍊，嚴重威脅民間漁民的生命安全與生計。
挑釁行為升級，美方批破壞區域穩定
美國國務院副發言人皮戈特（Thomas Pigott）在聲明中表示，中國在南海的行為已愈發危險。皮戈特指出，菲律賓漁民在仙賓礁附近海域進行合法的捕魚活動，卻遭到中方以水砲強力驅逐，這種行為「直接危及了菲律賓國民的維生權利」。
此外，中方人員強行切斷漁船錨鍊的舉動，被美方視為極具挑釁且不負責任的戰略手段。美國國務院認為，這些日益激進的戰術正不斷侵蝕南海的和平現狀，並對整體區域穩定造成嚴重威脅。
堅定盟友關係，重申對菲支持
在聲明中，皮戈特明確表達了華府的立場：「美國與我們的菲律賓盟友站在一起。」他強調，面對中國對其鄰國採取的危險戰術，美方將持續支持菲律賓捍衛自身主權與海洋權利。
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In response to recent violent confrontations near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the U.S. Department of State issued a stern statement on Sunday (14th), publicly condemning the “aggressive actions” taken by Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishers. U.S. officials pointed out that Chinese vessels not only deployed water cannons but also forcibly cut the anchor lines of fishing boats, severely endangering the lives and livelihoods of civilians.
Escalation of Provocative Actions Undermining Regional Stability
State Department Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Pigott stated that China’s maneuvers in the South China Sea have become increasingly hazardous. Pigott noted that while Filipino fishers were conducting legal fishing activities near Sabina Shoal, they were met with forceful expulsion via water cannons, an act that “directly endangered Filipinos fishing for their livelihoods.”
Furthermore, the act of cutting anchor lines is viewed by the U.S. as a highly provocative and irresponsible tactic. The State Department emphasized that such increasingly dangerous tactics continue to erode the status quo of peace in the South China Sea and pose a grave threat to overall regional stability.
Standing Firm with Allies: Reaffirming Support for the Philippines
In the statement, Pigott made Washington’s position clear: “We stand with our Philippine allies.” He emphasized that in the face of China’s provocative actions and dangerous tactics against its neighbors, the United States remains committed to supporting the Philippines in defending its sovereignty and maritime rights.