China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines
- China has announced geographic coordinates for the baselines around Scarborough Shoal, increasing tensions over territorial claims with the Philippines.
- A 2016 international arbitration court ruling deemed most Chinese claims in the South China Sea invalid, which China denies.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the announcement strengthens marine management and aligns with international law.
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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 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…
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