Maritime expert warns against ignoring claims that Batanes belongs to China

A maritime security expert on Saturday said claims asserting China's sovereignty over Batanes should not be simply brushed aside, warning that the recent move could be used to justify Beijing's expanding presence in the strategic waters near Taiwan.

Maritime expert warns against ignoring claims that Batanes belongs to China

A maritime security expert on Saturday said claims asserting China's sovereignty over Batanes should not be simply brushed aside, warning that the recent move could be used to justify Beijing's expanding presence in the strategic waters near Taiwan.