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China and Philippines clash over South China Sea agreement terms

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Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines following recent clashes near the BRP Sierra Madre. Both nations accuse each other of violating a provisional agreement made in July 2024, though the terms of this agreement have not been publicly disclosed. The Philippines asserts its right to conduct repairs on the BRP Sierra Madre without Chinese permission, while China claims these actions breach the understanding. AI

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China and Philippines clash over South China Sea agreement terms

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sophie Wushuang Yi ·

    To reduce South China Sea friction, Beijing and Manila need it in writing

    As the Philippines hosted Southeast Asian foreign ministers in late July, the sea would not stay quiet. On July 20, Chinese and Philippine crews fought beside the BRP Sierra Madre with oars and batons; one Filipino sailor was reportedly injured while each side blamed the other. D…

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