Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessel of trying to block scientists

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessel of trying to block scientists

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Manila (AFP) Mar 22, 2024

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused a Chinese vessel of "dangerous manoeuvres" as it attempted to block Filipino scientists from reaching a reef in the South China Sea. The incident happened Thursday near Sandy Cay reef, several kilometres from the Philippine-held Thitu island in the contested Spratly Islands, where the two countries have repeatedly clashed in recent months. Con

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