The Chinese government will still push for joint oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea with the Philippines despite a Supreme Court decision declaring a 2005 pact by Manila, China and Vietnam unconstitutional.
On Tuesday, 12 of the 15 Philippine justices voided the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement by the national oil companies of three countries, which are among other Asian states embroiled in long-running territorial disputes in the resource-rich waters.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the 2005 pact, signed under then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, violated the Constitution for allowing wholly-owned foreign corporations to explore the country’s natural resources. "China remains committed to properly handle maritime disputes in the South China Sea with countries directly concerned, including the Philippines, through dialogue and consultation, and to actively explore ways for practical maritime cooperation including joint exploration," Wang said in a briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
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