The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in maritime matters among the countries concerned, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Monday, in response to a question about the US State Department's claim that China's alleged use of water cannons and cutting of anchor lines of Philippine fishing vessels in the South China Sea had "endangered Philippine livelihoods.” Guo urged the US to stop making statements that distort the fac