China blasts PHL for passing maritime zones law, summons PHL envoy

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CHINA has rebuked the Philippines for passing two legislation that defined the maritime zones limit and the archipelagic sea lanes of the Philippines.

The Maritime Zones Law identified and clarified the extent of the Philippine maritime limits, as required for by its accession to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Beijing reiterated it has “sufficient historical and legal basis” to claim sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the South China Sea, including Panatag Shoal (international name: Scarborough Shoal.

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Author / Journalist: Malou Talosig-Bartolome

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesChina

Topics: Islands Territorial Maritime Philippines Passing China South Philippine Zones Shoal West

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Published On: 2024-11-08 @ 13:51:30 (12 hours ago)

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