Philippines Says Seriously Concerned With China Ships' Actions
'As we continue to maintain our presence in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will unstintingly assert and protect its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in accordance with international law,' Manila's Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday, using its term for areas in the South China Sea that are within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
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