China has summoned the Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws that strengthen claims to the South China Sea. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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This diplomatic step came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two important documents: the Law on Maritime Zones and the Law on Archipelagic Sea Routes, which aim to consolidate the country's control over water resources and protect its territorial integrity.
China issued a statement urging the Philippines to reconsider its actions, which, according to Beijing, threaten stability in the region and violate the status of the disputed territories.