The EEZ stretches no more than 200 nautical miles ... The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea says coastal states have sovereign rights to produce energy in their respective EEZs.

He said the PCG “remains resolutely committed to safeguarding our sovereign rights and will not allow the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard vessel to infringe upon our maritime jurisdiction”.

The Argentine navy allowed a fleet of 259 Chinese fishing vessels to enter the country's EEZ (Economic Exclusive Zone) to take refuge from a massive storm with seven meters high waves and winds of ...

"The activity will be conducted in a manner consistent with international law and with due regard for the safety of navigation, and the rights and interests of other States," he said. "This ...

Meanwhile, another buoy Japan confirmed last December in its EEZ south of Yonaguni Island in the southern prefecture of Okinawa has not been removed, a Japanese government source said. Japanese ...