Territorial tensions flare as China criticizes the Philippines' bid to the UN regarding a South China Sea shoal.

The entities involved

• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

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• Beijing →

  capital city of China

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• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

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