WATCH: China asked to clarify scholars' claims on Batanes as extension of Taiwan
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-14 23:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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The Chinese government must clarify whether they acknowledge or deny the claims made by their scholars that Batanes is an extension of Taiwan, a military spokesman for the West Philippine Sea said on July 14, 2026.
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