China ups Yellow Sea contest by declaring three no-sail zones in PMZ
Published: 23 May. 2025,
China declared three no-sail zones within the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) in the Yellow Sea, sparking concerns in Seoul over a potential expansion of Chinese military activity in disputed maritime territory.
The announcement, confirmed by the Korean government on Friday, comes just months after Beijing installed unverified structures in the PMZ — a contested area where the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Korea and China overlap. The move, officials warn, could signal a strategic shift by China to consolidate its maritime presence through regular military drills.
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