AFP to China: Do you uphold, reject Batanes claim?
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-15 03:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday categorically denied claims that Batanes is an extension of Taiwan and urged both the Chinese Embassy and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify whether they endorse or reject the scholars' statements.
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