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China's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China Sea

“We firmly oppose this and solemnly urge the Dutch side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative acts,” said PLA Southern Theatre Command spokesperson Zhai Shichen.

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What happened “We firmly oppose this and solemnly urge the Dutch side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative acts,” said PLA Southern Theatre Command spokesperson Zhai Shichen.
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CenterChina's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China Sea

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CNA SingaporeNews report · May 27, 6:37 PM

China's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China Sea

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“We firmly oppose this and solemnly urge the Dutch side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative acts,” said PLA Southern Theatre Command spokesperson Zhai Shichen.

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BBC WorldNews report · May 27, 11:12 AM

South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

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Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

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May 27, 11:12 AM: BBC World joined the source map.

May 27, 6:37 PM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

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