Hey there, globe-trotters! 🌍 Big news splashing in from the South China Sea: China has summoned the Philippine ambassador after the Philippines rolled out two new laws about \"maritime zones\" and \"archipelagic sea lanes.\"
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning didn't hold back. She pointed out that the so-called \"Philippine Maritime Zones Act\" includes China's Huangyan Dao and parts of China's Nansha Qundao—territories China firmly believes are theirs—into the Philippines' maritime zones.
\"This move seriously violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights,\" Mao said. \"We strongly condemn and firmly oppose it.\"
China is urging the Philippines to respect their territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, and to avoid any unilateral actions that could stir up more drama in the region. 🇨🇳🤝🇵🇭
Mao also mentioned that parts of the \"Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act\" don't jive with international law and resolutions from the International Maritime Organization. She called on the Philippines to \"earnestly abide by international law and not undermine other countries' lawful rights under UNCLOS and other international law.\"
This maritime disagreement is making some serious waves! 🌊 Let's hope both countries can navigate these choppy waters and find a peaceful resolution.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
