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Title:
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China donates weapons to Philippines in battle against terrorism
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Author:
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AFP
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Source:
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ChannelNews Asia
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Date:
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June 29, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA: China on Wednesday (Jun 28) donated thousands of guns to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to help Manila in its battle against Islamist gunmen who are holed up in a southern city. The small shipment of assault and sniper rifles and ammunition is the first example of Chinese military aid since Duterte threatened to move away from Manila's traditional ally America and seek Beijing's support. The weapons shipment, worth some 50 million yuan (US$7.35 million) "highlights the dawn of a new era in Philippine-Chinese relations", Duterte said.
