China Declares Japan-Philippines Maritime Boundary Talks “Totally Illegal”
China has criticized planned maritime boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines as “totally illegal,” citing infringements on maritime rights in the Taiwan region.
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China has criticized planned maritime boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines as “totally illegal,” citing infringements on maritime rights in the Taiwan region.
China has condemned the maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines in the waters east of Taiwan as a violation of international law and sovereign rights.
China has voiced strong opposition to recent maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines in waters east of the Taiwan region, citing violations of UNCLOS.
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