China ignores Hague’s South China Sea ruling, blames Philippines for tensions
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There is no official “promise” between the Philippines and China. Tensions have grown due to “gray zone” activities by China in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The sovereignty claims of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson openly ignore The Hague's 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.
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China continues to press claims over waterways and fishing shoals around the Philippines, prompting increased military and security focus on the country.
Beijing on Friday criticised the United States, Japan and the Philippines and defended its actions in the South China Sea as "lawful" after US President
There is no official “promise” between the Philippines and China. Tensions have grown due to “gray zone” activities by China in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The sovereignty claims of China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson openly ignore The Hague's 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.
