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“I have been in constant communication with our national security and defense leadership, and have directed our uniformed services to conduct their missions with the utmost regard for the safety of our personnel, yet proceed with a mission-oriented mindset,” he added.

“No one but the Philippines has a legitimate right or legal basis to operate anywhere in the West Philippine Sea. The illegal presence in our waters and dangerous actions against our citizens is an outright and blatant violation of international law and the rules-based international order,” Marcos said.

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US calls on Beijing to stop 'dangerous' conduct in South China Sea.

US calls on Beijing to stop 'dangerous' conduct in South China Sea
US calls on Beijing to stop 'dangerous' conduct in South China Sea

A Philippine Coast Guard ship tows a Filipino resupply vessel after it was damaged in a confrontation with a China Coast Guard ship, it was heading towards disputed Second Thomas Shoal in South China Sea, Dec 10, 2023. 

WASHINGTON: U.S. called on Sunday (Dec 10) for Beijing to halt its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the disputed South China Sea, after a Philippine boat and China Coast Guard ship collided near a contested reef.

Both countries traded blame after the incident earlier on Sunday, the latest such confrontation in the contested sea.

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