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MANILA, Philippines – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Wednesday, May 29, new rules outlined by China’s coast guard that could result in the detention of foreigners in the South China Sea were an escalation and “worrisome.”

China, which has maritime sovereignty disputes with the Philippines and other countries, issued new rules effective June 15 that would enforce a 2021 coast guard law and allow detention of foreigners suspected of trespassing.

“The new policy of threatening to detain our own citizens, that is different. That is an escalation of the situation,” Marcos told reporters during a state visit to Brunei.

The Philippines “will use any point of contact with China to stop aggressive actions” and allow Filipino fishermen to fish in the South China Sea,…

Source:https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-calls-new-china-coast-guard-rules-worrisome/