China has​ reportedly ​allowed its Coast Guard to detain starting mid-June those who will illegally enter ​the waters under its jurisdiction for up to 60 days without trial​ following the issuance of new regulations for its maritime troops.

​According to a report from the South China Morning Post, Beijing on Wednesday rolled out a new set of regulations for its Coast Guard ​when it released a 92-page document entitled “Procedural Regulations on Administrative Law Enforcement of Coast Guard Agencies.”

"​Beijing has fleshed out the Chinese coastguard​'s powers to detain foreigners suspected of illegally crossing borders, rolling out regulations on Wednesday that stipulate suspects can be held for up to 60 days without trial, amid rising tensions in the South China Sea​," the report said.

​Its release coincided with the mission of civilian group Atin Ito on Wednesday to sail towards Bajo de Masinloc or the Scarborough Shoal, a feature in the West Philippine Sea that China claims to be its own.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila also released a copy of the order. Philippine reporters are still waiting for its English translation.

B​ut unofficial, Internet-based translation of the regulation stated that Article 257 of the law stipulates that foreigners suspected of illegal entry and exit must undergo interrogation.

The measure also stipulates that foreigners shall be detained for up to 30 days if further investigation is required. And if the case is complicated, the detention may be extended for up to 60 days.

​According to South China Morning Post, it was ​"the first time a specific regulation has clarified the coast guard force’s law enforcement procedure for administrative detentions.​"