Falkland Islanders celebrate the result of a referendum in 2013, which overwhelmingly supported remaining British, despite Argentina’s sovereignty claims. Photo: AFP
China’s UK embassy stokes Argentina claim over Falkland Islands
- Beijing’s view on sovereignty of the islands has ‘been consistent’ says mission, reiterating Xi Jinping’s support for Buenos Aires’ claims
- The Chinese president and his Argentinian counterpart drew a furious reaction from London when they jointly called for the islands to be restored
Falkland Islanders celebrate the result of a referendum in 2013, which overwhelmingly supported remaining British, despite Argentina’s sovereignty claims. Photo: AFP
