South China Sea: Philippines says Whitsun Reef dispute shows China intends to occupy more ‘features’


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Asia / Southeast Asia South China Sea: Philippines says Whitsun Reef dispute shows China intends to occupy more ‘features’ Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the continued presence of ‘Chinese maritime militias’ reveals their intent to further occupy parts of the waterway The arrival of more than 200 Chinese ships at the reef in the Spratly Islands sparked a diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing