President Xi said that over 600 years ago a Chinese explorer visited the Philippines.
— Kaijuvision Radio (Brian Scherschel) (@kaijuvision) July 18, 2020
He's actually using that as evidence that the ENTIRE South China Sea belongs exclusively to China.
China's own records debunk 'historic rights' over disputed seas*****AupSM2WM4a
Beijing can keep on rejecting the South China Sea arbitral ruling, ‘but we know we have the law on our side,’ says Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin *****n3yZuKZ1a1
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) July 22, 2020
“We strongly agree with the position of the international community that there should be a rules-based order in the South China Sea,” Lorenzana said in a statement.*****9wmp5sV8qN
— Radio Free Asia (@RadioFreeAsia) July 14, 2020
The Philippines has significantly improved its military capability, allowing the small Southeast Asia country to gain confidence to push back China’s aggressive moves in the South China Sea, the country’s top defense official said on Wednesday.*****dLd4UJ5QG4
— News5 AKSYON (@News5AKSYON) July 22, 2020
4 years later, Philippines says Hague ruling 'non-negotiable' BY @sofiatomacruz *****EM7lhz5ghl via @rapplerdotcom. Does this have Malacañang's imprimatur?
— Chay Hofileña (@chayhofilena) July 12, 2020