Duterte commits to peaceful resolution of China boats impasse
Philippine president tones down his initial strong response
06 April 2021 - 11:16
Manila — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is committed to peacefully resolving a diplomatic row with China over the disputed South China Sea, his spokesperson says in a measured response after days of strong rebukes by his ministers and generals.
The continued presence inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone of hundreds of Chinese vessels that it believes are manned by militias has frustrated Manila and drawn concern from ally the US, among others...
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