Overview

• China's coast guard can now detain foreigners for up to 60 days for alleged trespassing in disputed waters.
• The Philippines has filed a legal challenge at the UN, asserting its maritime rights against China's claims.
• The G7 has condemned China's actions, labeling them as dangerous and coercive.
• China defends the new rules as necessary for maintaining order at sea.
• Tensions rise as confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels continue.