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Title:
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China says had 'professional' encounter with Australian warships in South China Sea
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Author:
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Philip Wen, Sonali Paul
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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April 20, 2018
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Description:
- Chinese and Australian naval vessels had an “encounter” in the South China Sea this week, and China acted professionally and lawfully, its defense ministry said, rejecting reports China challenged Australian warships. The Australian Defence Department confirmed three ships had recently traveled to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam but declined to comment on “operational details related to ships transiting the South China Sea”.