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China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Escalates
China asserts its claim to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with the Philippines, which recently passed laws defining its maritime zones.
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Ferdinand Marcos JrMao Ning
- How has China responded to the Philippines' recent actions?
- China's statement claims that the Philippine laws violate China's sovereignty over most of the South China Sea and that China will defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
- What new action has China taken regarding the Scarborough Shoal?
- China has published new coordinates for its baseline around the Scarborough Shoal, claiming it as the starting point for much of the South China Sea as its territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.
- What recent action has the Philippines taken concerning its maritime zones?
- The Philippines recently passed two laws defining its maritime zones and resource rights, including in the South China Sea, which overlap significantly with China's claims.
- What is the significance of the 2016 ruling by an international court of arbitration?
- The 2016 ruling by an international court of arbitration found most of China's claims in the South China Sea invalid, but China has rejected this ruling.
- What is the current state of tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea?
- Tensions between Chinese and Philippine coastguards and naval forces have increased, raising concerns about potential conflict involving other regional powers like the US.