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startIndex: endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 1) — The Chinese embassy in Manila brushed aside claims that China’s new law, which authorizes its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels entering contested waters, is a threat of war. The embassy on Monday said the measure is “a normal domestic legislative activity of China” and conforms to international conventions and practices. It added that the law "doesn't specifically target any certain country” and bears no change in China’s maritime policy. The statement came days after the government filed a diplomatic protest against China , saying its new law is “a...
