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Explainer: How a rusty naval ship is inflaming China-Philippines tensions
China on Tuesday repeated its call for the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship — a rusted-out World War II relic used as a…
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Manila will ‘never abandon’ Philippine-held shoal in South China Sea
MANILA: Manila will “never abandon” a Philippine-held shoal in the disputed South China Sea, an official said Monday, after the China Coast Guard allegedly blocked…
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Chinas Coast Guard: Philippines claims China harassment near disputed reef
Manila: The Philippines on Wednesday accused China’s coast guard of harassment, obstruction and “dangerous manoeuvres” against its vessels, after another incident near a strategic feature…