Marcos hits ‘dangerous’ use of coast guard shipsMarcos Jr urges ASEAN leaders to take actionJAKARTA – With Beijing’s muscle-flexing in the South China Sea becoming more brazen, President Marcos has called on leaders of East Asia to act on the “dangerous use” of the coast guard and maritime militia vessels by the Chinese. We must oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea. We continue to support freedom of navigation and overflight, and the rules-based international order in the South China Sea,” he said. He has also recognized New Delhi’s effort to support the regional bloc in calling for peace and stability in the South China Sea. That alone means they wanted to extend their territory not just to the entire South China Sea but even beyond,” Teodoro said.

Source: Philippine Star September 07, 2023 22:28 UTC