DFA: China’s ‘island-building’ can’t erase PH rights over reefs
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-09-12 07:38 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Law & Courts, World News, Asia Pacific
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and Zamora (Subi) Reef, saying Beijing’s island-building cannot change the features’ legal status as low-tide elevations.
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