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Philippines accuses China of harassing fisheries vessels in South China Sea
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Philippines accuses China’s forces of harassing fisheries vessels in South China Sea
Chinese Coast Guard and navy harass Philippine vessels in disputed South China Sea, forcing survey cancellation. US commitment to Philippines.