Philippines protests Beijing's 'provocative acts' in South China Sea
Huong Tra, VOV correspondent in Indonesia -
(VOVWORLD) - The Philippines has issued a diplomatic note to protest Chinese vessels challenging its ships patrolling the South China Sea with sirens, horns, and radio communications.
 The Philippines forces conduct sea patrols in April, 2021. (Photo: Rappler) |
The Philippines’ Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that more than 200 such challenges took place while the Philippines was conducting routine patrols. These provocative acts threaten the peace, order, and security of the South China Sea and run contrary to China's obligations under international law, the foreign ministry said, adding that patrols the Philippines conducted over territories under its claim are legal, customary, and routine. The Philippines did not specify over what time period the occurrences took place.
The Chinese embassy in Manila had yet to comment.
Huong Tra, VOV correspondent in Indonesia