China Opposes Vietnam's Latest South China Sea Continental Shelf Claim

Vietnam's submission to the UN follows a similar move by the Philippines, escalating regional maritime disputes.

China has lodged formal protests against Vietnam's claim to an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea.
Vietnam's submission aims to validate its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles, seeking exclusive resource rights.
The Philippines made a similar submission last month, which also faced objections from China.
China argues that these claims infringe on its territorial sovereignty and violate international agreements.
The South China Sea remains a contested region with multiple overlapping claims from several countries.