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China and Philippines diplomats meet to de-escalate South China Sea tensions

Top diplomats from Beijing and Manila met to discuss maritime disputes and regional stability, aiming to prevent miscalculations in the South China Sea. The meeting, held on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering, was described as candid and constructive. Discussions covered a range of topics including security, trade, and cooperation, with Manila reiterating its protest against actions by the China Coast Guard near the Second Thomas Shoal. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Wednesday, with both sides highlighting the need for “reducing the risk of miscalculation” and maintaining stability in the South China Sea. The meeting on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers’ g…