As Beijing tightens maritime rules for foreign ships, Pentagon warns about ‘serious threat’ to freedom of navigation

The US Defense

The US Defense Department has accused Beijing of undermining international law after the country tightened regulations for foreign vessels entering its territorial waters amid the tensions in the South China Sea.

“The United States remains firm that any coastal state law or regulation must not infringe upon navigation and overflight rights enjoyed by all nations under international law,” John Supple, a Pentagon spokesperson, said, as quoted by the South China Morning Post.

Continue reading https://on.rt.com/bftm