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Philippines and China engage in reciprocal diplomatic summons over South China Sea maritime friction
gCaptain·PH · CN·1 day ago
A Philippine soldier sustained injuries during a physical altercation involving the Chinese Coast Guard in the South China Sea. This incident marks a continuation of escalating maritime friction, though the specific location and nature of the engagement remain under investigation.
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