MANILA, Philippines — China is pushing back against any move to interfere in the South China Sea issue, saying the disputed territory is 'not a hunting ground for forces outside the region.' Beijing's ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said this in a news briefing on Thursday when asked about the bilateral security guidelines between the Philippines and the United States, where the latter vowed to back Manila against any attack in the contested waters. The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines shared a brief transcript of Mao's response, saying that through the collective effort of countries in the region, waters in the South China Sea are not as turbulent since they have 'maintained overall stability.

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