China assures Manila: No need to worry over new South China Sea detention policy


MANILA: The Philippines need not fret about China’s new regulations in the South China Sea as long as no “illicit” acts will be committed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (pic) said.

In a regular press conference on Wednesday (May 29), Mao insisted that the regulations rolled out by China Coast Guard, which is set to take effect on June 15, aim to “standardise the administrative law-enforcement procedures and better uphold order at sea.”

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