China calls Japan-Philippines sea border talks 'illegal'
China has condemned Japan and the Philippines for initiating maritime border negotiations, labeling the talks as 'illegal.' The discussions aim to define the maritime boundary of an economic zone and continental shelf between the two nations. This move comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the region, particularly concerning China's claims in the East and South China Seas.
- ▪China opposes Japan and the Philippines' decision to start maritime border negotiations.
- ▪The talks aim to delimit the maritime boundary of an economic zone and continental shelf between Japan and the Philippines.
- ▪Beijing asserts exclusive control over the waters in question and has declared the negotiations illegal.
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- ▪ ‘Illegal and void’: China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks — South China Morning Post
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China expressed strong opposition on Friday (May 29, 2026) to a decision by Japan and the Philippines to start maritime border negotiations, calling the talks "illegal" and claiming exclusive control over the waters concerned.The two island nations announced on Thursday (May 28, 202^) they would start formal talks "to delimit the maritime boundary" of an economic zone and continental shelf between them, as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a visit to Tokyo.But Beijing again asserted that it has an "exclusive economic zone and continental shelf" in the waters to the east of Taiwan."China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to this," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular news conference when asked about the…
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