MANILA, Philippines — China has been “remiss” in its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a Filipino envoy to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said as the Philippines protests recent Chinese actions in the West Philippine Sea.
“Yes, China has been remiss,” Deputy Permanent Representative Elizabeth Te of the Philippines Mission to Asean said during her Commission on Appointments (CA) hearing Wednesday.
This was her response when asked by Senator Risa Hontiveros if the envoy thinks that China was “remiss” in “keeping its word” in the maritime dispute with the Philippines.
“Because at this point, it’s known to e…
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