The Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia all oppose China's latest South China Sea map.

The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's map claiming sovereignty over the South China Sea. The map, which covers 90% of the region, is a subject of contention and trade. The Philippines urged China to act responsibly and in accordance with international law. Malaysia lodged a diplomatic objection. The map, according to China, is based on historical maps.

“This latest attempt to legitimize China’s purported sovereignty and jurisdiction over Philippine features and maritime zones has no basis under international law,” the Philippine Foreign Ministry said.

In a statement, Malaysia's counterpart stated that the new map has no binding jurisdiction over Malaysia, which "also views the South China Sea as a complex and sensitive matter." The map differed from a smaller version of the South China Sea submitted to the United Nations in 2009, which featured China's so-called "nine-dash line."

China has produced a new map with a tenth dash that includes Taiwan, which is not part of the People's Republic of China. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Jeff Liu, declared that Taiwan is not a part of the People's Republic of China and that the current map is clear regarding its territory.

Vietnam's foreign ministry denied China's claims based on the map, claiming that they violated Vietnamese and international law. India has also made a strong objection with China over a new map claiming India's sovereignty, underscoring tensions between the Asian giants.