SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore stated that it rejects foreign embassies’ attempts to provoke domestic responses to international issues, emphasizing that complex matters should be resolved through diplomatic channels. This statement followed a video posted by the US embassy criticizing China’s claims in the South China Sea, which the Chinese embassy responded to by accusing the US of distorting facts and acting hypocritically in international law. The tensions highlight the ongoing dispute over the South China Sea, with China ignoring a 2016 international tribunal ruling against its claims.