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Philippines security at risk over escalating tensions between US and China in South China Sea

Global Politics

Between Chinese expansion and US “freedom to navigate” missions in the South China Sea, security and sovereignty is a growing concern for the Philippines.

Vietnam government spokesman Le Hai Binh (C) speaks at a news conference on the deployment of a Chinese oil rig in a part of the disputed South China Sea, in Hanoi May 7, 2014.

Why are China and Vietnam squaring off in the South China Sea?

Global Politics
Vietnam government spokesman Le Hai Binh (C) speaks at a news conference on the deployment of a Chinese oil rig in a part of the disputed South China Sea, in Hanoi May 7, 2014.

Why are China and Vietnam squaring off in the South China Sea?

Global Politics
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