Philippines rejects China's call for prior notice on resupply missions in disputed waters
Philippines rejects China's call for prior notice on resupply missions in disputed waters
The Philippines does not have to give China prior notice about resupply missions in its own territory in the South China Sea, saying the operations, including the "upkeep" of a grounded navy ship, are legitimate, its foreign ministry said on Thursday.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) also called on China to remove all "illegal structures" it built within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), cease reclamation in those areas and be accountable for the damage the activities caused.
"We are being asked to give prior notification each time we conduct a resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 said the line on China's maps had no legal basis, which Beijing rejects.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated his support for the court ruling during a meeting with his Manila counterpart in Jakarta.
A spokesperson for the Philippines National Security Council on Thursday flagged a disinformation campaign by "propagandists" and "information operators" that aims to undermine U.S.-Philippines relations and sway public opinion in China's favour.
"The Philippines has not entered into any agreement abandoning its sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its EEZ and continental shelf, including in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal," Daza said.
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I'm not sure if the title anymore but read a really interesting article about the soldiers living on that grounded ship, it's a crazy place to be staying, just an abandoned ship exactly as it appears. Very interesting topic.