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China, Philippines clash over research vessel in South China Sea

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Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated following an incident near Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea. The Philippines claims Chinese scientists landed on the reef and conducted unauthorized research, which they attempted to deter with a surveillance flight. China, however, states its research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 33, was conducting a legitimate survey and was harassed by a Philippine aircraft, accusing Manila of illegal activities and propaganda. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again

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  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    Why is a Chinese research ship the latest flashpoint with Philippines in South China Sea?

    Beijing and Manila have traded barbs over a Chinese research vessel near a disputed South China Sea reef, with each warning of further countermeasures, a sign of lingering tensions between the two rival claimants. In a statement issued on Thursday night, China Coast Guard (CCG) s…

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