BEIJING – China issued a legal warning against Japan and the Philippines over their upcoming maritime border talks, escalating pressure on Washington’s key regional allies as they attempt to counter Beijing’s naval assertiveness. The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources said the planned discussions “constitute an internationally wrongful act” as it urged the two nations to start talks with Beijing, according to a legal opinion it released on July 2 . The talks are unlawful as they are initiated “without consultation with China”, read the document issued by the China Institute for Marine Affairs under the ministry. The report also warned…
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