China-Philippines
A group of retired Philippine foreign service officers has proposed a comprehensive policy for West Philippine Sea issues, emphasizing diplomacy and neutrality. They advocate an independent foreign policy leading to neutrality to avoid direct conflicts between world powers. Meanwhile, China urged the Philippines to show sincerity and stop provocations.
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China has strongly protested the Philippines' decision to assign local names to more than 100 maritime features in the Kalayaan Island Group, calling it illegal. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing firmly opposes the move and will take necessary steps to defend its claims. The reaction follows an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.