The Philippines calls on China to 'cease and desist' from aggressive moves taken against Philippine vessels.
The DFA asserted that China’s actions against the PCG were a threat to the Philippines’ sovereignty and security, adding that it infringed on Manila’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction in its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.
During his visit to Beijing, Marcos and Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed to manage the two countries’ maritime issues peacefully, “through diplomacy and dialogue, without resorting to force and intimidation.” The Philippines, not China, had the exclusive privilege of conducting law enforcement activities in its waters, the DFA said.
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