A three-minute propaganda video promoting Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea has begun playing in New York City's Time Square, raising immediate objections from a British politician who claims she was deliberately misquoted in the film.
China Daily describes the video as showcasing “the beauty of South China Sea and the Nanhai Zhudao” and detailing the “history of the region” before stressing that China “is the first to have discovered, named, explored and exploited the islands and relevant waters.”
The president of the National Institute of South China Sea Studies, Wu Shicun was also featured in the video, saying, “Whether in terms of historical or legal perspective, China is the only true owner of the Nansha Islands.”
Besides Wu, the film also features other Chinese and foreign experts, including John Ross, former policy director of Economic and Business Policy of London, and Catherine West, shadow secretary of state and foreign affairs of the British Labor Party.
Catherine West, a Labour member of the U.K. Parliament, was quoted saying, “I think talks are crucial. And that’s why we have to be careful that yes, we need to resolve something very locally, and have a grown-up approach to dialogue.”
West told Quartz.com via email that she was not consulted about appearing in the Chinese propaganda film, and that she is "perplexed and concerned by its assertions" because her comment was taken out of context and twisted to support Beijing's position.
The video describes China’s indisputable sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao (the sea’s islands), saying it has historical and legal basis and disputes the unilaterally initiated arbitration by the Philippines.
According to China Daily, the film first appeared in Times Square on July 23, and will be played 120 times a day until Aug 3.
Source: Breibart
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