Beijing opposes Philippine Huangyan Dao lines
China announces the implementation of joint air and naval military drills around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in response to what it considers Filipino provocations. It affirms that the exercises aim to enhance the readiness of its forces to defend its sovereignty and maritime rights. This area is a subject of dispute between China and the Philippines, with Beijing viewing the shoal as an integral Chinese territory and rejecting Philippine claims under its laws. China also considers the Philippines' move to delineate baselines and the international arbitration as illegal. Beijing emphasizes that the drills are part of its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and interests, condemning Philippine practices that it claims threaten peace and stability in the region.
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