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Beijing showcases military presence around disputed shoal
Original: Beijing puts military on display around shoal claimed by Philippines
China has mounted a visible show of military force around a shoal in the South China Sea that is also claimed by the Philippines, according to a report by Baird Maritime. The display underscores Beijing's assertion of control over contested waters. The move is likely to heighten friction between China and the Philippines, which have repeatedly clashed over maritime territory in recent years.
Why now: Ongoing tensions between China and the Philippines over disputed South China Sea territory are drawing attention to Chinese military activity.
ChinaPhilippinesSouth China SeaBaird Maritime
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- Beijing puts military on display around shoal claimed by Philippines · Baird Maritime
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