Daily Memo: Trespassers in the South China Sea, Latest North Korean Threats

Beijing is threatening to detain Philippine civilians sailing in the disputed waters.

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Trespassers. The president of the Philippines raised serious concern about China’s new policy of detaining “foreign trespassers” in the South China Sea, including the portion within Manila’s exclusive economic zone. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Beijing’s threat to arrest Philippine citizens is an “escalation” and “very worrisome.” Beginning in June, China will permit its coast […]

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