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US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.
By Jim Gomez
China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.
By Jim Gomez