China trespasser policy worries United States

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The United States has expressed concern over China’s new regulation allowing its coast guard to detain “trespassers” in the South China Sea, including in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, Armed Forces chief Romeo Brawner said yesterday.

This handout photo taken on March 23, 2024 and released by the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources on March 25, 2024 shows an aerial view of BRP Datu Pagbuaya as it sails from the Philippine-held Thitu Island sheltered port, in the Spratly Islands, in the disputed South China Sea.SINGAPORE —

Asked by journalists whether they discussed the new China Coast Guard policy, Brawner said, “Yes, we did, but again I cannot divulge ,” adding that “both our countries were concerned about it.” “The Secretary made clear that the United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate – safely and responsibly – wherever international law allows. He underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed under international law, especially in the South China Sea,” according to a statement released by the US Department of Defense.“The new policy of threatening to detain our own citizens, that is different. That is an escalation of the situation.

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