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South China Sea must remain peaceful, not contentious Lorenzana's remarks signal a tougher stance from the Philippines government. It had initially issued a formal diplomatic protest to China over the matter, saying that the ships' presence raised concerns on overfishing and safety of navigation. In a separate statement on Saturday, Lorenzana also refuted China's earlier response that those vessels were sheltering from the wind, saying the the weather in the area has been good. Philippines Says China 'Militia' Spreads to Other Disputed Reefs The Philippines, under President Rodrigo Duterte , has in recent years been building friendly ties with China…
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