Coverage dated November 7, 2024

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China, which claims the hotly disputed waterway almost in its entirety.

  3. Newsweek

    Marcos signs laws rejecting China's expansive sea boundary claims (opens Newsweek)

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    The two laws reaffirms Philippines' maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China.

  4. Local News 8

    Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China's vast claims (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.

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