China publishes maritime boundaries around Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions with the Philippines.

China has published coordinates for baselines around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with the Philippines over territorial claims. The shoal, seized by China in 2012, has restricted Filipino fishermen's access. China's move aligns with international law, but it opposes recent Philippine laws demarcating maritime entitlements, claiming they violate its sovereignty. This dispute involves key shipping routes and multiple Southeast Asian nations.

November 10, 2024
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