MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Chinese governments had “frank and candid” talks on Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal), the latest point of contention between the two states as Manila continued to assert that it was part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
During the 10th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting on the South China Sea on Sept. 11, 2024 in Beijing, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines has jurisdiction over the shoal even as Beijing demands Manila to leave the feature.
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