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Philippines 'concerned' over China's reclaimed land in disputed sea

A view of Philippine occupied (Pagasa) Thitu island in disputed South China Sea, on April 21, 2017. (Photo: Reuters)

The Philippines said Wednesday it was "seriously concerned" over a report that China has started reclaiming several unoccupied land features in the disputed South China Sea.

Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing satellite images from United States officials, that new land formations have emerged around the contested Spratly Islands in the sea, where a Chinese vessel with a hydraulic excavator was seen operating over the years.

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