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China to officially protest Philippines' South China Sea defense actions by end of 2024?
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No • 50%
International news reports, official statements from China and the Philippines
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Philippines Bolsters South China Sea Defenses Amid China Threats
May 11, 2024, 01:16 PM
The Philippines has escalated its defense measures in the South China Sea in response to increasing threats from China. This includes deploying ships to a disputed area where China is accused of building an artificial island. The Philippines' actions are part of a broader defense strategy and modernization of its arsenal, prompted by China's aggressive tactics, including the use of powerful water cannons capable of bending steel.
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