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PH, China argue over South China Sea row in global security conference
Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo asserted at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany that the Philippines is exercising its rights within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
He noted that when other countries apply their domestic laws to areas within the Philippines' EEZ, it creates tension.
Manalo warned that a failure to abide by agreements like UNCLOS could lead to powerful nations asserting their laws against weaker ones, increasing regional tension.
During the same conference, former Chinese vice foreign minister Fu Ying expressed concern over the US influence in the South China Sea and stated China's responsibility for regional stability.
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