The Philippine Embassy in Beijing has asked for a meeting from China's foreign ministry to clarify the new fisheries law it has imposed in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

In a statement, Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez said Philippine official sought a clarification from Chinese foreign ministry officials regarding a new law that demands foreign shipping vessels to ask permission from Hainan Provincial Congress before entering the disputed region.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details