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China expert discusses South China Sea strategy amid Philippines dispute

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Wu Shicun, a leading Chinese expert on the South China Sea, discussed Beijing's potential responses to rival claimants, particularly the Philippines. He described the Philippines' "assertive transparency" initiative as a public relations strategy to portray China as a bully and secure more support from its Congress. Wu suggested that China might build more fixed facilities in the South China Sea if external forces leave them no choice. AI

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China expert discusses South China Sea strategy amid Philippines dispute

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