Philippines vows action if new China coast guard law triggers ‘incident’


Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.- PDI

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr on Monday (Feb 8) vowed action that would be “more than just a protest” should there be an incident due to China’s new law, which would allow its coast guard to fire at foreign vessels in Chinese-claimed areas.

“So far there has been no incident. If there is an incident, I can assure you there will be more than just a protest, ” Locsin said in an interview over ABS-CBN News Channel.

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