China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash
So why won't they wear a jumper?Topic:ExplainerTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmChina, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clashTopic:Territorial DisputesTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmMore Just InBack to top
- ▪So why won't they wear a jumper?Topic:ExplainerTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:58pmChina, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clashTopic:Territorial DisputesTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmTue 2
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China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clashBy South-East Asia correspondent Tim Swanston, China correspondent Allyson Horn and foreign affairs reporter Stephen DziedzicTopic:Territorial DisputesPosted Tue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmTue 21 Jul 2026 at 3:54pmLoading...In short:The Philippines and China have offered completely different accounts of a tense confrontation in the South China Sea.Vision shows Filipino and Chinese personnel briefly engaging each other from inflatable boats, with the Philippines accusing China of assaulting one of its navy staff.What's next?Chinese state media has warned there will be a cost if the Philippines continues down the "wrong path".abc.net.au/news/philippines-china-south-china-sea-confrontation/106940236Link…
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