Tensions rise ahead of verdict due on 12 July on territorial dispute between China and Philippines China will hold military drills around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the country's maritime safety administration has said, ahead of a decision by an international court in Beijing's dispute with the Philippines. China regularly holds exercises in the area, where its territorial claims overlap with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
South China Sea: Beijing plans military drills running up to court ruling
The Guardian - 3 Jul 2016 06:01
Tensions rise ahead of verdict due on 12 July on territorial dispute between China and Philippines China will hold military drills around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the country's maritime safety administration has said, ahead of a decision by an international court in Beijing's dispute with the Philippines. China regularly holds exercises in the area, where its territorial claims overlap with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
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