DFA rejects China jurisdiction claim over waters off Batanes

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereign rights and jurisdiction over waters off Batanes after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a Chinese research vessel from the area. “The Department firmly and strongly rejects the Chinese Embassy’s asse…

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