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Marcos Says Philippines Won't Be Intimidated Amid China Row

The June 17 clash was latest and most serious incident in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months (Credit: AFP)

President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea.

The confrontation took place Monday off Second Thomas Shoal as the Chinese sailors foiled an attempt by Philippine forces to resupply marines stationed on a derelict warship that was deliberately grounded atop the disputed shoal in 1999 to assert Manila's territorial claims.

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