Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea....
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