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

Chinese and US embassies in the Philippines exchanged sharp accusations on Sunday following Washington’s defence of its treaty ally after Thursday’s stand-off in the South China Sea. In a written statement issued on Sunday, the US embassy in Manila backed the Philippines and said Beijing’s “dangerous blocking and irresponsible manoeuvres” had threatened a collision and prevented a lawful resupply…

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

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