Reported about 1 year ago
Multiple main warships from the southern military region of the Chinese Communist Party have recently appeared in the South China Sea, conducting long-distance combat training to assert sovereignty in the region. The enforcement of China's 'Maritime Police Order No. 3' on June 15 grants Chinese maritime police expanded law enforcement powers, allowing them to detain and confiscate foreign ships and personnel suspected of illegally entering China's territorial waters without trial for up to 60 days. The Philippines has protested against this move, viewing it as a serious threat to regional peace and stability. Observers note concerns about China possibly applying similar tactics in the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea in the future, as the US raises alarms over China's military capabilities and readiness.
Source: YAHOO