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Title:
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Duterte Seeks Arms From China, Ends Joint Patrols With U.S.
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Author:
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Norman Aquino
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Source:
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Bloomberg
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Date:
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September 13, 2016
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Description:
- In a televised speech Tuesday before military officers in Manila, Duterte said that two countries -- which he didn’t identify -- had agreed to give the Philippines a 25-year soft loan to buy military equipment. Later, he said that Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and “technical people” in the armed forces would visit China and Russia “and see what’s best.” While Duterte said he didn’t want to cut the “umbilical cord” with his allies, the remarks were the latest to signal a shift away from the Philippine-U.S. defense treaty in place since 1951. Since engaging in a public spat with U.S. President Barack Obama last week, Duterte has denounced American military killings during the early days of colonial rule and called for U.S. forces to leave the southern island of Mindanao.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
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Title:
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Duterte wants U.S. special forces to leave S. Philippines
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Author:
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Editor: Yao Jianing
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Source:
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Xinhua
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Date:
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September 12, 2016
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Description:
- MANILA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that U.S. special forces in southern Philippines should leave.
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Title:
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The Scarborough challenge
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Author:
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Efren S. Cruz
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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September 11, 2016
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Description:
- Last July, the Arbitration Tribunal in the Hague ruled that the waters around Scarborough Shoal lay within the Economic Exclusive Zone of the Philippines and that Filipino fishermen possessed traditional fishing rights at the Shoal.
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Title:
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Japan: Chinese ships sailed near disputed islands
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Author:
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Allen Cone
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Source:
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UPI
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Date:
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September 11, 2016
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Description:
- TOKYO, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Four Chinese ships sailed into territorial waters near disputed islands in the East China sea, Japan's Coast Guard said Sunday.
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Title:
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US Proxies and Regional Rivalries
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Author:
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Prof. James Petras
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Source:
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Center for Research on Globalization
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Date:
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September 11, 2016
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Description:
- US empire building depends on regional regimes’ support, especially in the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. These proxy regimes fulfill valuable military roles securing control over neighboring regions, populations and territory.
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Title:
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Philippines’ Duterte says ‘not a fan’ of US, plots own course
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Author:
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AFP-JIJI
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Source:
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The Japan Times
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Date:
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September 10, 2016
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Description:
- DAVAO, PHILIPPINE – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, saying he was “not a fan” of the United States, vowed Saturday to steer an independent course for the key Asian ally and refrain from confronting territorial rival China.
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Title:
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Obama puts sea row back on agenda of Laos summit
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Author:
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AP, AFP/TVJ
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Source:
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Inquirer.Net
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Date:
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September 9, 2016
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Description:
- VIENTIANE, Laos—US President Barack Obama put the long-simmering dispute in the South China Sea front and center on the agenda at a regional summit on Thursday as it became clear that most of the other leaders gathered in the Laotian capital were going to let China off with a mild rebuke over its territorial expansion in the resource-rich waters. “We will continue to work to ensure that disputes are resolved peacefully, including in the South China Sea,” Obama said in his opening remarks at a meeting with leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)."
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Title:
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Filipino fishermen harassed again by Chinese Coast Guard at Panatag shoal
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Author:
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BAP, GMA News
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Source:
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GMA News
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Date:
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September 9, 2016
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Description:
- Filipino fishermen who put out to sea to earn a living were harassed by Chinese Coast Guard personnel when they reached the Panatag Shoal at the West Philippine Sea, GMA News' Jiggy Manicad reported on "State of the Nation with Jessica Soho."
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Title:
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 8, 2016
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Author:
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying
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Source:
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Embassy of PRC in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Date:
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September 8, 2016
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Description:
- Q: The China-ASEAN leaders' meeting on September 7 adopted the guidelines on hot-line communication among senior diplomatic officials from China and ASEAN countries to address maritime emergencies and a joint statement on the application of the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea in the South China Sea. How do you evaluate these two documents?
- A: The South China Sea is a bridge connecting China and ASEAN countries. Thanks to concerted efforts, the situation in the South China Sea is progressing in a positive direction. Regional countries are working to bring the South China Sea issue back to the right track of dialogue and consultation in a forward-looking spirit.. The joint statement on this meeting reaffirmed all parties' commitment to fully and effectively implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC). The meeting adopted the guidelines on hot-line communication among senior diplomatic officials from China and ASEAN countries to address maritime emergencies and a joint statement on the application of the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea in the South China Sea. These are all important achievements within the framework of implementing the DOC, fully reflecting the determination and confidence of all parties to manage and controll disputes with regional rules, deepen practical maritime cooperation, and cool down the South China Sea situation. Such agreements undoubtedly will boost mutual trust, decrease risks on the sea, manage and control the South China Sea situation and preserve peace and stability of the region. China stands ready to work with ASEAN countries under regional regimes represented by the DOC, properly handle disputes, enhance mutual trust, steer clear of disruptions and jointly maintain peace and stability of the South China Sea.
- Q: US President Obama said at the US-ASEAN Summit that the Hague ruling on the South China Sea arbitration was binding, and he also hoped that more diplomatic efforts could be made to resolve this issue peacefully. What is your comment on his remarks?
- A: During the foreign ministers' meeting on East Asia cooperation previously held in Laos, the US made it clear that it took no stance and chose no sides regarding the result of the South China Sea arbitration case, and it encouraged parties directly concerned to talk to each other. As for President Obama's remarks, I learnt about them from media reports. We still need to check what he really said. I believe our position on the so-called South China Sea arbitration case is clear to you all. China will not accept nor acknowledge the ruling, because the ruling by the so-called ad hoc arbitral tribunal infringed upon China's legitimate rights and interests, challenged the norms of international law that uphold sovereignty and territory integrity, sabotaged the sanctity and integrity of the legal system of international maritime laws, and trampled regional rules based on the DOC. This tribunal, whose establishment has no legal basis, also has no jurisdiction over this case. Its ruling can in no way have any binding force. For anyone, including the US side, one basic fact that must be made clear is that regarding issues of territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, China will never accept any third-party settlement adopted without China's consent or any solution shoved under its nose. China will be resolute in safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime interests in the South China Sea. We will continue to engage parties directly concerned in direct dialogues and consultations to peacefully resolve disputes, and work with ASEAN countries to maintain peace and stability of the South China Sea. We also hope that the US can be objective and unbiased and genuinely play a constructive and responsible role in maintaining peace and stability of the South China Sea region.
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Title:
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Beijing warns US to stay out of South China Sea dispute
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Author:
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Martin Farrer and agencies
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Source:
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The Guardian
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Date:
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September 8, 2016
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Description:
- China has sent a coded warning to the United States to stay out of the South China Sea dispute after Beijing was again accused of building permanent structures on islands in the area. Speaking after talks with rival countries at a regional summit in Laos, premier Li Keqiang said China wanted to work with other countries to “dispel interference” in the contested maritime zone.
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Title:
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Obama Brushes Off Philippine President’s Attack
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Author:
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Angela Greiling Keane
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Source:
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Bloomberg
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Date:
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September 8, 2016
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Description:
- U.S. President Barack Obama brushed off an expletive-laden attack by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, saying he didn’t take it personally and it seemed to be consistent with how the Southeast Asian leader talked generally.
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Title:
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Manila releases photos of Chinese ships at disputed shoal
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Author:
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TODAY Online
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Source:
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TODAY Online
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Date:
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September 8, 2016
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Description:
- VIENTIANE — The Philippines’ Defence Ministry released pictures yesterday showing what it said were Chinese boats near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, just hours before South-east Asian nations met China’s Premier at a summit in Laos.
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Title:
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Thailand 'supports' China's efforts to maintain maritime peace
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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Bangkok Post
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Date:
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September 7, 2016
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Description:
- VIENTIANE - Thailand said on Wednesday said it "supports China's efforts" to maintain maritime peace amid a regional dispute over the South China Sea.
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Title:
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China confirms vessels on Scarborough, denies reclamation
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Author:
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Camille Diola
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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September 7, 2016
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday confirmed that Chinese ships and fishing boats are in the waters around the Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal, called Huangyan Dao in Mandarin.
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Title:
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Philippines, China push for framework of code of conduct in South China Sea
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Author:
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Alexis Romero
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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September 7, 2016
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Description:
- VIENTIANE, Laos – The Philippines and China have stressed the need to craft a framework for a code of conduct for claimants in the South China Sea and to settle territorial disputes peacefully. The overlapping maritime claims in the region was one of the topics discussed during the ASEAN-China meet held Wednesday here and attended by heads of state, including President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Title:
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Envi groups: Declare 'marine peace park' in South China Sea
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Author:
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Pia Ranada
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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September 7, 2016
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Description:
- A motion to create a "marine peace park" in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) has been filed with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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Title:
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Commentary: Philippines spat plays into China's hands
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Author:
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Peter Apps
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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September 7, 2016
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Description:
- If you’re a historic U.S. ally under mounting pressure from an emerging superpower like China, it’s probably not a good idea to use a crude sexual epithet to describe the American president. Filipino leader Rodrigo Duterte, though, is far from a normal president. And his behavior – and that of his government – is increasingly posing a serious challenge to Washington on an ever-growing variety of levels.
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Title:
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Changing Tides in South China Sea Trigger Manila's Spat With Washington
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Author:
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AFP/Saul Loeb Manman Dejeto
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Source:
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Sputnik News
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Date:
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September 6, 2016
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Description:
- The diplomatic spat between the Philippines and the US, traditional staunch allies, could bring Manila closer to China, experts told Sputnik. As the G20 summit in China ended on Monday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte insulted his US counterpart, warning him to stop criticizing his country for extrajudicial killings as part of the Filipino war against drug cartels and terrorist organizations.
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Title:
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Philippine president expresses regret for using a profanity to describe Obama
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Author:
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The Associated Press
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Source:
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CBC News
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Date:
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September 6, 2016
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Description:
- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday over his "son of a bitch" remark while referring to President Barack Obama, in a rare display of contrition by a politician whose wide arc of profanities has unabashedly targeted world figures including the pope and the UN chief.
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Title:
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Obama calls off meeting with Philippine leader after 'whore' jibe
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Author:
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BBC News
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Source:
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BBC News
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Date:
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September 6, 2016
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Description:
- US President Barack Obama has cancelled a meeting with controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who had earlier called him a "son of a whore".