The Philippines will serve a challenge before an international tribunal should China push through its “illegitimate” policy on detaining foreign nationals, particularly Filipinos, for “trespassing” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), several senators said Sunday. Senator Risa Hontiveros said China’s new policy on detaining foreigners deemed “illegally crossing” its borders without trial, only affirms its “emerging reputation as a rogue nation.” “Should Beijing dare push through with this illegitimate regulation, the Philippines’ hand may be forced to sue them again in the Hague Tribunal,” Hontiveros said.

Kabagani, L. J. (2024, May 20). Solons mull suit vs China: Policy to arrest WPS ‘trespassers’ illegal. Daily Tribune, pp. A1, A2