- Philippines-China maritime tensions in the South China Sea
- Philippines and China face diplomatic strain following defense chief remarks, despite maintaining trade amid territorial disputes.
A US official spoke in Manila regarding regional policy, specifically seeking to avoid antagonizing Beijing over the Scarborough Shoal.
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Updated Aug 1
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A US official spoke in Manila regarding regional policy, specifically seeking to avoid antagonizing Beijing over the Scarborough Shoal.
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Philippines and China face diplomatic strain following defense chief remarks, despite maintaining trade amid territorial disputes.Also in this story
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- Increased Chinese maritime forces are causing regional tension in the South China Sea.
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