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Philippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has maritime disputes with Tokyo and Manila in the East China Sea and South China Sea.

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What happened Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has maritime disputes with Tokyo and Manila in the East China Sea and South China Sea.
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CenterPhilippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China

The Japan Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightManila Protests Beijing’s Floating ‘Structure’ in South China Sea

Epoch Times World · Right · News report

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The Japan TimesNews report · Jun 10, 8:25 AM

Philippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has maritime disputes with Tokyo and Manila in the East China Sea and South China Sea.

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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Jun 10, 3:57 AM

Manila Protests Beijing’s Floating ‘Structure’ in South China Sea

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The Philippine military said it will not allow Beijing to turn Scarborough into another island base.

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BloombergNews report · Jun 10, 3:17 AM

Philippines Plans Sea Border Talks With Japan Amid China Warning

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The Philippines intends to pursue talks on maritime borders with Japan despite opposition from Beijing, according to Manila’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence3 sources · 2 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report

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Jun 10, 3:17 AM: Bloomberg joined the source map.

Jun 10, 3:57 AM: Epoch Times World joined the source map.

Jun 10, 8:25 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.