shockedcanadian
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China appears to be testing Trunp in the same way they successfully took islands under Obama. This will be a major test at some point and the timing isn't a coincidence I'm sure, they are doing so during trade negotiations and figure America will place trade over global security. I always felt that world powers wouldnt move on U.S allies with Trunp in power, of late I am not so sure Philippines Rejects Chinese Scarborough Shoal Nature Reserve Claim - USNI News.
Manila pushed back against China’s plans to create a national nature reserve at a disputed South China Sea maritime feature, a move officials say could increase the People’s Liberation Army’s foothold in the area.
China’s State Council plans to create a 3,523 hectare zone dedicated to the conservation of Scarborough Shoal’s coral reef ecosystem, according to an announcement last week. Plans released from the Chinese government encompass the maritime feature’s northern portion, further delineating sections of the disputed shoal into core, experimental and main protection areas.
“The State Council has instructed relevant government departments and local authorities to strictly implement the regulations on nature reserves, as well as provisions related to the development and management of protected areas,” reads an article from Chinese state media outlet Xinhua.
In response, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issued a diplomatic protest, arguing Scarborough Shoal “is a longstanding and integral part of the Philippines over which it has sovereignty and jurisdiction.”
Manila pushed back against China’s plans to create a national nature reserve at a disputed South China Sea maritime feature, a move officials say could increase the People’s Liberation Army’s foothold in the area.
China’s State Council plans to create a 3,523 hectare zone dedicated to the conservation of Scarborough Shoal’s coral reef ecosystem, according to an announcement last week. Plans released from the Chinese government encompass the maritime feature’s northern portion, further delineating sections of the disputed shoal into core, experimental and main protection areas.
“The State Council has instructed relevant government departments and local authorities to strictly implement the regulations on nature reserves, as well as provisions related to the development and management of protected areas,” reads an article from Chinese state media outlet Xinhua.
In response, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issued a diplomatic protest, arguing Scarborough Shoal “is a longstanding and integral part of the Philippines over which it has sovereignty and jurisdiction.”
