More than a boundary: Why Japan-Philippines maritime talks matter for China ^81.3%

The Japan Times - By Gabriel Dominguez - 6/30/2026, 4:10 AM

Biased Writer Voice 36.8% - Fundamental Attribution Error 31.6% - In-Group Bias 31.6%

At first glance, Japan and the Philippines’ decision to begin negotiations on a maritime boundary appears to be a routine exercise in international law. But China’s unusually forceful response signals that the talks are about far more than drawing a line at sea. Beijing argues the talks infringe on maritime rights it claims through... more