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Title:
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Malaysia says 100 China boats intrude into its waters
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Author:
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Associated Press
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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March 25, 2016
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Description:
- KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — About 100 China-registered boats have been detected encroaching into Malaysian waters near the Luconia Shoals in the South China Sea, a Malaysian minister said.
Asia Pacific Regional Developments
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Title:
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Construction on disputed islands, reefs continues – Chinese official
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Author:
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Roy Mabasa
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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March 25, 2016
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Description:
- Foreign journalist won’t be invited to visit the disputed islands and reefs in the South China Sea as construction is undergoing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
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Title:
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On South China Sea islet, Taiwan argues Philippines case is far from watertight
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Author:
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Fabian Hamacher
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Source:
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Yahoo News
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Date:
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March 23, 2016
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Description:
- ITU ABA, South China Sea (Reuters) - On Itu Aba, in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea, Taiwanese coast guard officials proudly haul a small wooden bucket of water from one of several simple concrete wells on the coral outcrop.
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Title:
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China says Philippines fishermen used fire bombs in South China Sea
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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March 23, 2016
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Description:
- Philippines fishermen threw fire bombs at Chinese law enforcement vessels in the South China Sea, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, after Philippines media reported that fishermen had been struck by bottles hurled from China's coast guard ships.
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Title:
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US submarine arrives in Subic amid fresh PH-China tension
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Author:
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Randy Datu
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Source:
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Rappler Philippines
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Date:
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March 23, 2016
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Description:
- ZAMBALES, Philippines – As fresh tensions erupted between the Philippines and China over an incident in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) off the coast of Zambales, a US submarine arrived in Subic Bay on Tuesday, March 22, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.
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Title:
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After Natuna Incident, South China Sea Tensions Likely to Get Worse Before They Get Better
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Author:
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Carl Thayer
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Source:
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The Diplomat
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Date:
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March 22, 2016
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Description:
- A recent high-level visitor to China told The Diplomat that he detected a new sense of urgency in Beijing to complete its consolidation of control over the South China Sea before the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal hands down its decision on the claims made by the Philippines against China.
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Title:
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Chinese drove away 2nd PH boat
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Author:
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Allan Macatuno
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Source:
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Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Date:
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March 21, 2016
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Description:
- SUBIC, Zambales—Another fishing boat carrying at least 10 fishermen from Zambales was also chased away by the Chinese Coast Guard from Panatag Shoal (international name: Scarborough Shoal) on March 7, according to the crew of the fishing boat FB Bughoy, which itself was reportedly attacked days before on March 5 and 6.
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Title:
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US sees new Chinese activity around disputed South China Sea reef also claimed by Philippines
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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March 18, 2016
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Description:
- The United States has seen Chinese activity around a reef claimed by both China and the Philippines that could be a precursor to more land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea, the US Navy chief said.
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Title:
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Japan ruling party considers international arbitration over China dispute
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Author:
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Kiyoshi Takenaka
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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March 16, 2016
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Description:
- TOKYO Japan's ruling party urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government on Wednesday to consider seeking international arbitration over Beijing's drilling activities in the disputed East China Sea, mirroring similar action by the Philippines.
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Title:
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China Fears Bring the U.S. Military Back to the Philippines
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Author:
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Dan De Luce
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Source:
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Foreign Policy
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Date:
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January 12, 2016
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Description:
- The Philippines booted the U.S. military out of the country 25 years ago, deriding the American troops as unwelcome guests and living symbols of colonialism. Now, fearful of a rising China, Manila is asking Washington to send them back.
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Title:
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Must-watch Asia-Pacific development issues in 2016
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Author:
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Lean Alfred Santos
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Source:
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Devex
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Date:
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January 12, 2016
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Description:
- The past 12 months saw development and humanitarian actors pull together as never before to adopt international actions plans — from the Sendai disaster management framework in March, to the Sustainable Development Goals in September, and the Paris climate agreement in December — in an attempt to foster sustainable livelihoods and a more sustainable planet for future generations.
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Title:
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Japan and the new wave of regionalism in Asia
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Author:
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Mie Oba
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Source:
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East Asia Forum
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Date:
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March 12, 2016
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Description:
- Since the end of the 2000s, a new era for regional cooperation has been unfolding in Asia. China’s ascent as a regional leader, the advent of mega FTAs and the changing presence of India have driven this change. But what does this new environment mean for Japan, and how will it shape the future of the region?
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Title:
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China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal
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Author:
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Ben Blanchard
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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March 10, 2016
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Description:
- China expressed alarm on Thursday about an agreement in which the Philippines will lease five aircraft from Japan to help patrol the disputed South China Sea.
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Title:
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'US strike carrier group enters South China Sea'
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Author:
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PressTV
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Source:
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PressTV
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Date:
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March 4, 2016
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Description:
- The United States Navy has dispatched a small strike carrier fleet to the disputed waters of the South China Sea, media reports say. The carrier John C. Stennis, two destroyers, two cruisers and the 7th Fleet flagship have sailed into the disputed waters in recent days, according to Navy Times quoting US military officials.
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Title:
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U.S., India, Japan Plan Joint Naval Exercises Near South China Sea
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Author:
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Niharika Mandhana
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Source:
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The Wall Street Journal
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Date:
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March 3, 2016
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Description:
- The U.S., India and Japan will conduct joint naval exercises in the northern waters of the Philippine Sea, an area close to the East and South China Seas where Beijing is locked in an increasingly tense standoff with Washington.
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Title:
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China Urges U.S. to Stand down on South China Sea Issue
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Author:
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Xinhua
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Source:
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Xinhua
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Date:
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February 29, 2016
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Description:
- China on Monday urged the United States to not position itself as the "international judge" on the South China Sea issue.
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Title:
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ASEAN concerned about South China Sea tensions
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Author:
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February 28, 2016
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Source:
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The BRICS Post
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Date:
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February 28, 2016
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Description:
- A senior Chinese commander said late Sunday that his country is ready to defend its “sovereignty” and neutralize any threat in the South China Sea. Local Chinese media reported that General Wang Jiaocheng of the People’s Liberation Army said he is committed to ensuring maritime security and protecting Beijing’s “rights and interests” in the South China Sea.
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Title:
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Could Military Buildup In South China Sea By China Lead To US Response?
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Author:
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Adam Lidgett
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Source:
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International Business Times
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Date:
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February 27, 2016
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Description:
- With China rapidly building up its military in the South China Sea, leaders from different branches of the United States military this week said the U.S. may have to respond by reconfiguring ships and forces deployed in the Pacific Ocean, Stars and Stripes reported.
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Title:
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Australia unveils 2016 Defence White Paper: Here's what it means for the Asia-Pacific region
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Author:
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Karan Pradhan
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Source:
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First Post
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Date:
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February 27, 2016
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Description:
- If the Asia-Pacific picture wasn’t complicated enough already, Australia’s 2016 Defence White Paper (see below) is likely to make matters a whole lot murkier. Aside from a proposed 84 percent increase in its defence budget over the next decade (from $23 billion in 2016-17 to around $42.4 billion by 2025-26), the white paper’s references to the South China Sea are likely to cause ripples in the region — particularly in Beijing.
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Title:
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ASEAN says seriously concerned about rising South China Sea tensions
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Author:
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Simon Webb
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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February 27, 2016
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Description:
- Southeast Asian nations expressed serious concern on Saturday about growing international tension over disputed waters in the South China Sea.