(MENAFN) A report issued this June by the Xinhua Institute, a research arm of Xinhua News Agency, accuses unnamed foreign powers of leveraging alliances and meddling in regional disputes to assert dominance in the South China Sea for their own strategic gain.

The report, entitled "Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China's Actions," contends that some foreign powers are attempting to secure a dominant foothold in the South China Sea and retain maritime control to advance their own interests.

Describing the South China Sea as a key artery for global maritime trade, the report underscores that freedom of navigation and overflight—protected under international law—is a shared understanding between China and neighboring coastal nations.

It cautions, however, that increasing foreign involvement through military presence and diplomatic maneuvering is destabilizing the region. The report reinforces China’s position that disputes should be resolved through direct, amicable talks with the countries concerned.

The release is part of a three-report series on the ongoing maritime dispute. The other two reports, both released Thursday, are titled "Incitement, Threats, and Lies -- The Truth about External Forces Interfering in the South China Sea Issue," and "Historical and Legal Basis of China's Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights in the South China Sea."

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