Philippine Officials Visit Disputed South China Sea, Escalating Tensions with China

Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros and Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela visited the disputed South China Sea, a move expected to draw scrutiny from Beijing and further strain territorial relations.

23 Feb, 10:13 — 23 Feb, 10:13

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‘Welcome to CHINA’ greets Philippine officials on trip to disputed South China Sea

The February 21 visit by Senator Risa Hontiveros and Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela, coming as rhetoric on both sides has sharpened, is likely to draw scrutiny from Beijing and add strain to an already tense territorial dispute

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Philippine Officials Visit Disputed South China Sea, Escalating Tensions with China

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‘Welcome to CHINA’ greets Philippine officials on trip to disputed South China Sea

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