Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against ‘trouble’ at disputed shoal

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Chinese Coast Guard boats close to the floating barrier are pictured on September 20, 2023, near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in this handout image released by the Philippine Coast Guard on September 24, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Scarborough Shoal is one of Asia's most contested places Ties strained by Philippines' overtures to U.S. military Control of shoal crucial to China's strategic objectives Philippine president authorised severing of barrier MANILA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Philippines vowed on Tuesday not to back down in the face of a Chinese...