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Philippines accuses China of ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea

Filipino soldiers stand to attention at Thitu island [File: Erik De Castro/Reuters]

The Philippines has accused China of conducting “dangerous manoeuvres” in the disputed South China Sea after a Chinese navy ship shadowed a Philippine navy vessel and tried to cross its path.

The Philippines said the incident took place on October 13 near Thitu Island, known as Pag-asa Island in the Philippines, after the BRP Benguet issued a radio warning to the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Ship 621.

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