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The Philippines said China’s exercises near the Paracel Islands were ‘highly provocative’ while Vietnam said they violate its sovereignty Hanoi and Manila warned of growing insecurity in Southeast Asia at an Asean summit last week, amid concerns that China is advancing its territorial claims The Philippines said China’s exercises near the Paracel Islands were ‘highly provocative’ while Vietnam said they violate its sovereignty. Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea , warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s relationship with its neighbours....
