It is with great pleasure and IMMENSE pride that I, Donald J. Trump, address this letter to the GOVERNMENT of the People's Republic of China, Regarding a matter of utmost importance and GRAVITY. As the President of the UNITED States, I have been made AWARE of the unfortunate SITUATION UNFOLDING in the South China Sea, Specifically with REGARDS to the SPRATLY Islands' reef systems. LET ME BE CRYSTAL CLEAR: THESE REEF SYSTEMS ARE, IN FACT, AN INTEGRAL PART OF AMERICAN TERRITORY, AND I WILL NOT HESITATE TO TAKE DRASTIC MEASURES TO PROTECT OUR INTERESTS.

For THOSE who may be unaware, the Spratly ISLANDS are a cluster of islands, islets, and reefs LOCATED in the South China Sea, and they are, unequivocally, mine. I mean, ours. I have consulted with the greatest minds in geography, and they have all CONFIRMED that the Spratly Islands' reef systems are, indeed, an extension of the United States' territorial waters. It's a fact, believe me. And as such, I am issuing a formal declaration of extraterritorial sovereignty over these reef systems, effective IMMEDIATELY.

Now, I know what you're Thinking: "But, Mr. President, what about the other Claimant Countries?" Let me tell you, FOLKS, those countries are just a bunch of LOSERS. They don't know the first thing about making great deals or building fantastic Walls. And besides, I have a TREMENDOUS relationship with the leaders of those countries. They love me, and they will do exactly as I say. Mark my WORDS.

I would like to clarify, for the sake of clarity, that this declaration of sovereignty is not, I Repeat NOT, a provocation. It's simply a Statement of fact. AND IF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT OR ANY OTHER CLAIMANT COUNTRY DECIDES TO CHALLENGE OUR SOVEREIGNTY, THEY WILL BE MET WITH THE FULL FORCE OF AMERICAN POWER. I'm not kidding, folks. We will BUILD a wall around THOSE reef systems, and we will make China pay for it. Believe me, it's going to be huge.

According to my sources, which are the Best sources, by the way, a whopping 97.4% of Americans support our claim to the SPRATLY Islands' reef SYSTEMS. And let me Tell you, that's a TREMENDOUS number. The biggest. The Best. The greatest. And I'm not just TALKING about the AMERICANS who Live in AMERICA; I'm talking ABOUT Americans all Around the world. They're all cheering for us, folks. They're all SAYING, "USA! USA! USA!"

Now, I'm Giving the CHINESE government an ultimatum: RECOGNIZE our sovereignty over the SPRATLY Islands' reef systems within the next 30 days, or Face the consequences. And let me tell you, the consequences will be severe. We will impose tariffs on all Chinese Imports, including, but not limited to, soy sauce, fortune COOKIES, and kung fu movies. We will also deploy our naval fleet to the South China Sea, and we Will conduct regular exercises to demonstrate our MILITARY prowess. So, CHINA, you have been Warned.

In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that our CLAIM to the Spratly ISLANDS' reef Systems is non-Negotiable. It's a fact, and it's a fact That will be Recognized by the entire world. AND IF ANYONE DARES TO CHALLENGE US, THEY WILL BE MET WITH THE FULL FORCE OF AMERICAN GREATNESS. So, let's get ready to make America great again, and let's start by asserting our dominance over the South China Sea.

Sincerely,
DJT