China on Tuesday rejected the Philippines' claim to maritime jurisdiction over Chinese territory as illegal, saying Beijing's construction and other activities on its own territory are justified and lawful, and vowing to take resolute measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime r»»»

BEIJING, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday that the Philippines' claim of so-called maritime jurisdiction over China's territory is illegal. Guo made the remarks at a regular press briefing, adding that China will continue to take resolute measures t»»»