Key facts
- China accused the Philippines of "flagrantly infringing" on its sovereignty.
- The accusation stems from a submission made by the Philippines to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
- Tensions have escalated due to overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea.
- China's military and coast guard conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
- China's Coast Guard used measures including verbal warnings and water cannons against vessels.
China has accused the Philippines of "flagrantly infringing" on its sovereignty concerning a submission to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. This diplomatic dispute arises from overlapping territorial claims in the strategically vital South China Sea. The Philippines' submission to the UN body is the focal point of China's accusation, which alleges a violation of its sovereign rights. Amidst these tensions, China's military and coast guard conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. China's Coast Guard stated it took necessary measures, including verbal warnings, blocking, and water cannon use, in accordance with law and regulations to expel illegal and harassing vessels.