China, Philippines spar over new maritime laws, baseline drawings in South China Sea

To enhance the nation’s maritime claims and protect its territorial integrity, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act into law last month.

China had summoned the Philippines ‘ ambassador to make” grave images” shortly after the deeds were signed.

Huang reaffirmed China’s opposition to the new laws and warned that it would take necessary steps to safeguard its maritime rights and regional independence.

In order to maintain peace and security in the South China Sea, the Philippines is urged to immediately stop any punitive actions that might cause disputes to worsen or worsen the situation.

Over the past month, China and the Philippines have become more and more hostile, particularly in relation to the Scarborough Shoal.

China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, a critical lake for more than US$ 3 trillion of annual ship-borne business, parts of which are likewise claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.