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Philippines Rejects China's Accusations of Environmental Damage in South China Sea, Cites Scientific Evidence

Jul 9, 2024, 06:15 AM

The Philippines has rejected China's accusations of causing environmental damage in the South China Sea. The two nations have exchanged allegations of destroying the marine environment, escalating their ongoing dispute over the strategic waterway. China's state media criticized the Philippines' response as weak and untenable, accusing it of shifting blame, deflecting attention, and making baseless accusations. China has also claimed that it has allowed the Philippines to keep an illegally grounded vessel on a reef for over 25 years, reflecting its restraint in hopes of resolving the issue. China cited scientific evidence to support its claims.