Sandy Cay claim is clear 'example' of China gov’t disinformation

PH slams China over Sandy Cay

THE Philippines on Saturday urged China to comply with its obligations under international law as it slammed as false Beijing's reported "seizure" of Sandy Cay near Pag-asa Island. In a statement, the National Maritime Council (NMC) maintained that the Philippines was resolute in protecting its vast maritime domain and was "unwavering in fighting false allegations that detract from the country's lawful exercise of its sovereignty, sovereign righ…

Sandy Cay claim is clear 'example' of China gov’t disinformation

MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) belied the reported China’s claim over Sandy Cay, saying this is a “clear example” of disinformation by the Chinese government. Beijing state media reported last Saturday that the cay, also known as Pag-asa Cay 2, was seized by the Chinese coast guard. “The alleged seizure of Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay), an integral part of the Philippine national territory in the West Philippine Sea, was a…

NMC: China's 'seizure' of Sandy Cay a clear example of disinformation

The National Maritime Council said that China's claim that it has seized Sandy Cay is a clear example of disinformation

Philippines slams China’s claim over Sandy Cay as ‘disinformation’

The National Maritime Council dismissed China’s reported “seizure” of Sandy Cay near Pag-asa Island as a disinformation effort meant to distort facts and assert false control over Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea.