Japan rejects China’s claims in South China Sea
Japan is the 10th country rejecting China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) following Malaysia’s initial role with a Note Verbale submitted in December 2019.
Japan is the 10th country rejecting China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) following Malaysia’s initial role with a Note Verbale submitted in December 2019.
Experts believe that smaller countries can collectively and peacefully address disputes through note verbales.
The E3 is believed to boost their presence in the South China Sea to protect freedom of navigation.
Notes verbales, unsigned formal diplomatic communication, would largely ruin China’s legal position.