Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea, spotlighting the fragile ties between the Philippines and China. This strategic waterway, rich in resources and pivotal for global trade, is now a hotbed of diplomatic strains. Recently, an alleged phone conversation, purportedly recorded by China, hinted at Filipino officials compromising to reduce tensions, stirring significant media […]
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