DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest Ayungin incident
Published March 5, 2024 5:13pm The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned China’s deputy ambassador to protest against the aggressive and dangerous moves undertaken by the China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against a Philippine routine resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal. During the meeting, the DFA condemned China’s “interference […]
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The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned China’s deputy ambassador to protest against the aggressive and dangerous moves undertaken by the China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against a Philippine routine resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed in Ayungin Shoal.
During the meeting, the DFA condemned China’s “interference with the Philippines’ routine and lawful activities in its own exclusive economic zone,” calling their actions “unacceptable.”
The Philippines said China’s actions in Ayungin Shoal, also known internationally as Second Thomas Shoal, “infringes upon the Philippines’ sovereign rights and jurisdiction.” — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
