Rappler•4h ago
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China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
(1st UPDATE) A Philippine military spokesperson says the US ship 'did not trespass into "Chinese territory,"' adding that no nation has the authority to require prior permission for 'lawful transit through international waters'

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