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Continued friction in the South China Sea raises risks to regional shipping lanes that carry significant U.S. trade volume.
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The China Coast Guard urged the Philippines to stop what it called infringements and provocations near Ren'ai Jiao. Philippine military personnel were accused of deliberate actions against Chinese la…
China summoned the Philippine ambassador after tensions rose over a naval encounter in the South China Sea. The move signals continued diplomatic friction between the two nations.
Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors after Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The incident adds to ongoing tensions in the area.
The Philippine military accused China’s coast guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor during an encounter near a grounded vessel.
The Philippine defense secretary described an extended struggle with China over South China Sea territory. The statement was given in an interview with CNBC.
