China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

China vows to protect South China Sea amid Philippine law dispute | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Sunday, saying new legislation “severely infringes on” Beijing’s territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and vowing to protect its own interests.

China reasserts South China Sea sovereignty amid Philippine boundary laws

China opposes the Philippine move to define the country’s maritime entitlements in the South China Sea. Read More The post China reasserts South China Sea sovereignty amid Philippine boundary laws appeared first on Drudge Report.

China maps out claim to Scarborough Shoal amid dispute with Philippines

Beijing publishes its baselines for South China Sea feature in response to legislation setting out Manila’s rival claim.

China declares baselines, reaffirms opposition to PH's new maritime law

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese government reaffirmed its opposition to the Philippines’ new maritime law on Sunday as it delimited and declared Beijing’s “baselines” of the territorial sea adjacent to Scarborough Shoal, or what it calls Huangyan Dao. “This is a natural step by the Chinese government to lawfully strengthen marine management and is consistent with international law and common practices,” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson sa…

China sets baselines for contested South China Sea shoal amid dispute with Philippines

China’s move came two days after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws demarcating the government’s claims in the disputed waters.

China dubs Philippines' new maritime laws as violation of its 'territorial sovereignty'

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed 2 new bills Friday targeted at disputed South China Sea - Anadolu Ajansı