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Beijing insists sovereignty over Panatag after near collision of Filipino, Chinese ships


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This March 2, 2022 photo shows a China Choas Guard ship with bow number 3305 conducting a close distance maneuvering while the Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Malabrigo is conducting maritime patrol operations in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, a traditional fishing ground off the coast of Zambales.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 1:53 p.m.) — Once again ignoring the 2016 arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea, Beijing insisted that Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc is part of its "inherent territory."

 

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin claimed that Beijing has sovereignty over Panatag Shoal and its adjacent waters "as well as sovereign rights and jurisdiction over relevant waters."

 

"We hope that the Philippine ships will earnestly respect China’s sovereignty and rights and interests, abide by China’s domestic law and international law, and avoid interfering with the patrol and law enforcement of the China Coast Guard in the above-mentioned waters," Wang said in a press briefing Monday.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/03/29/2170704/beijing-insists-sovereignty-over-panatag-after-near-collision-filipino-chinese-ships

 

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As we already hear on a  regular basis from spokesman Wang WenBin,  "China fully respects all international laws and sovereignty"....... except when it doesn't feel like itwants to.....

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