Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims

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On August 26, 2024, an officer from China Coast Guard monitors Philippine Coast Guard ship 4411 which ilegally intruded into waters near China's Xianbin Jiao.
Global Times China
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two landmark laws defining the country’s entitlements in its maritime zones and archipelagic sea lanes.
Daily Tribune
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Confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces in the disputed sea passage have spiked alarmingly since last year.
Newsmax
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The new legislation, which includes the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, underscores Manila's commitment to asserting its rights over these waters, where tensions with China have escalated in recent years.
Newsweek

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