Philippines Defense Chief Dismisses China Scholars' Batanes Claim as 'Baseless'
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. has vehemently rejected claims by Chinese scholars asserting Batanes province as Chinese territory, deeming them "baseless" and "ludicrous." Amid escalating South China Sea tensions, this assertion introduces a potential new flashpoint, with the Philippines signaling a firm stance against it based on international law.
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- Philippines Rejects Chinese Scholars' Claim Over Batanes Province
Philippine Defense Minister has vehemently rejected claims by Chinese scholars asserting Batanes province as Chinese territory, calling the assertions "baseless" and "ludicrous." This territorial dispute over the strategically vital island chain near Taiwan could escalate tensions in the South China Sea.