00:00China has asserted its claim over the Scarborough Shoal, announcing baselines for its territorial waters.
00:06This follows the Philippines' enactment of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Liens Act, which China opposes.
00:14The Philippine National Security Council responded, stating the laws comply with international law and uphold the 2016 arbitral ruling.
00:23The new laws will take effect after submission to the International Maritime Organization with a new Philippine maritime map expected.
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