China says US deep-sea mining plan 'violates international law'

Beijing (AFP) April 25, 2025

A US push to approve deep-sea mining in domestic and international waters "violates international law", China warned on Friday, after a White House order to ramp up permits. "The US authorisation... violates international law and harms the overall interests of the international community," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an ex