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Chinese Navy says U.S. ship near Sabina Shoal jeopardised maritime security

China and the ‌Philippines, which shares a mutual defence treaty with the U.S., both contest sovereignty over ‌Sabina Shoal and the entire Spratly Islands…

The Hindu reports: China and the ‌Philippines, which shares a mutual defence treaty with the U.S., both contest sovereignty over ‌Sabina Shoal and the entire Spratly Islands archipelago.

This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sabina Shoal, Chinese Navy and China.

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United States · Americas
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The Hindu
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Key names
Sabina Shoal, Chinese Navy, China, Philippines
Section
World

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