For the first time, China has disclosed details of a previously unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines regarding access to islands in the South China Sea. This revelation highlights the Duterte-era deal that allegedly waived the Philippines' rights and claims to Panatag Shoal.
#China has publicized details of an unwritten 2016 agreement with the #Philippines over access to #SouthChinaSea islands. Watch for details https://t.co/xFjWsMlmMn
EXPLAINER: How Duterte-era deal ‘waived’ Philippines’ rights, claims in Panatag Shoal https://t.co/ILwP1LYPCp via @rapplerdotcom
EXPLAINER: How Duterte-era deal ‘waived’ Philippines’ rights, claims in Panatag Shoal https://t.co/B6k8gAAN0a
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines https://t.co/XmrRjiKKry
For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. https://t.co/lOdutNTwRR