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Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized 2 navy boats in disputed shoal, injuring sailors (apnews.com)
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[–] intelshill@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Glad that we agree that the South China Sea is entirely vibes-driven and has no foundation in international law.

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Nah, there's pretty clear rules. It's just that the main power in the region tends to ignore them when it suits them. Again, how is the Philippine government breaking international law?

[–] nekandro@lemmy.ml 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

IIRC you're not allowed to set up territorial military outposts in EEZ, so OP is correct that the Philippines government is violating international law.

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

According to who?

In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal State shall have the exclusive right to construct and to authorize and regulate the construction, operation and use of:

(a) artificial islands;

(b) installations and structures for the purposes provided for in article 56 and other economic purposes;

(c) installations and structures which may interfere with the exercise of the rights of the coastal State in the zone.

Can you link what article that falls under?