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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 happenedBeijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has maritime disputes with Tokyo and Manila in the East China Sea and South China Sea.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Philippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China". The other frames it as "Philippines, Japan Plan Sea Border Talks Amid China Warning".
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CenterPhilippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China
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Philippines, Japan Plan Sea Border Talks 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.
