[HIGHLIGHTS] The Philippine Senate passes the "Marine Areas Bill" and China firmly opposes it

The Philippine Senate passes the "Marine Areas Bill" and China firmly opposes it. China has sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters.

The Philippines illegally occupied Mahuan Island, Feixin Island, Zhongye Island, Nanyao Island, Beizi Island, Xiyue Island, Shuanghuang Shazhou and Commander Reef. China does not accept or participate in the South China Sea arbitration case, nor does it accept or recognize the award, nor do it accept any claims or actions based on the award.