MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has fired off two diplomatic protests over the continuing presence of some 160 Chinese ships in the country’s exclusive economic zone.
The new diplomatic notes in protest of China’s lingering presence in the country’s water were filed on April 21, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday in a statement.
“The presence of these vessels blatantly infringe upon Philippine sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction,” the DFA said.
As of April 20, the DFA said there were 160 Chinese fishing vessels and maritime militia vessels in Philippine waters.
“The vessels were observed within the territorial sea of high tid…
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