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PH hits China’s revisionist, self-serving interpretation of law in SCS
Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro strongly denounced China's "revisionist, self-serving interpretation and application of international law" during an ASEAN meeting in Malaysia.
Lazaro's statement, delivered via a recorded keynote speech, specifically targeted China's rejection of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling on the South China Sea, which she described as a crucial affirmation of the UNCLOS dispute resolution mechanisms.
She highlighted that the legitimacy of the Arbitral Ruling continues to be challenged by China, endangering not only the Philippines' maritime interests but also regional stability and prosperity.
Lazaro expressed concern over China's persistent illegal, coercive, and aggressive actions in the South China Sea, which she believes are masked by its distorted view of international law.
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