China has revised its maritime law. According to the new law, all the international submarines in the Chinese territory have to float on the sea and at the same time, they have to raise their national flag as well.
President Xi is keen on firmly safeguarding the disputed South China Sea but is willing to peacefully resolve all maritime issues with other states.
The United States said China is risking terrible damage to its reputation should it continue to ignore the impending international court ruling on the claims of South China Sea. US also urged the ASEAN community to comply with the court's decision.
The US military has found Chinese authorities conducting survey operations near the coastal area of the Philippines. Though it is highly probable that China is considering building military outpost there analysts presume that China intends to use the Shoal as a weapon for the politics over South China Sea region.
