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Title:
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China concerned over Rody order on SCS
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Author:
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Jaime Laude
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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April 8, 2017
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Description:
- China has expressed concern over President Duterte’s directive to the military to occupy nine islands in the Spratlys under the Philippines’ control. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying raised her country’s concern at a regular press briefing yesterday as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Eduardo Año declared the military’s readiness to carry out Duterte’s order, as well as its plans to upgrade and improve facilities on islands already occupied by the AFP.