DFA summons Chinese envoy over navy ship's incursion in Sulu Sea

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This March 3, 2022 photo shows Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian. The Department of Foreign Affairs has summoned Huang over the incursion and lingering presence of a Chinese navy ship in Sulu Sea.

Facebook / Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian

 

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs has summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian over the illegal incursion and lingering presence of a Chinese navy ship in the Sulu Sea.

 

In a statement released Monday, the DFA said Acting Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro demanded that China respect Philippine territory and maritime jurisdiction.

 

Lazaro also demanded that Beijing "comply with its obligations under international law, particularly UNCLOS, and direct its vessels to desist from entering Philippine waters uninvited and without permission."

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/03/14/2167235/dfa-summons-chinese-envoy-over-navy-ships-incursion-sulu-sea

 

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