Chinese scholars claim Batanes belongs to China
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-09 11:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Philippines, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines —A group of Chinese academics has asserted that the Philippines' northernmost province of Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, a narrative that aims to support Beijing's territorial claims in the region.
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