Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered the military to defuse tensions in the South China Sea. This comes after a meeting of Chinese and Filipino diplomats in Manila. Both sides agreed to restore mutual trust, following a violent clash between their coastguards last month.
Despite the bilateral dialogue, the verbal brawling over the incident in which a Philippine sailor lost his thumb continues. Top Philippine general Romeo Brawner demanded China return seven firearms stolen from Manila's ships and pay around US$1 million in compensation for damaging the vessels. Buena Bernal reports.
Despite the bilateral dialogue, the verbal brawling over the incident in which a Philippine sailor lost his thumb continues. Top Philippine general Romeo Brawner demanded China return seven firearms stolen from Manila's ships and pay around US$1 million in compensation for damaging the vessels. Buena Bernal reports.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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