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US, China embassies clash over South China Sea stand-off

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The US and Chinese embassies in the Philippines have engaged in a public dispute over a recent stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal. The US embassy accused China of dangerous maneuvers that threatened collision and disrupted a Philippine resupply mission, urging Beijing to de-escalate. The Chinese embassy responded by calling on the US to cease actions that undermine regional stability. AI

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US, China embassies clash over South China Sea stand-off

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

    Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies

    The Chinese and US embassies in the Philippines have exchanged sharp accusations following Washington’s defence of its treaty ally after a stand-off in the South China Sea last week. In a statement issued on Sunday, the US embassy in Manila backed the Philippines and said Beijing…

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