Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed the Maritime Zones Law and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law final week to strengthen the nation’s maritime claims and strengthen its territorial integrity.
China had summoned the Philippine ambassador to make “solemn declarations” shortly after the signing of the paperwork.
Huang reiterated China’s objections to the brand new legal guidelines, warning that China will take essential measures to guard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
“We urge the Philippines to right away stop any unilateral actions that would escalate disputes and complicate the scenario, and to keep up peace and stability within the South China Sea,” the embassy assertion stated.
Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea have intensified over the yr, notably over the Scarborough Shoal.
China claims practically the complete South China Sea, a significant waterway for greater than $3 trillion in annual maritime commerce, elements of that are additionally claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
