China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, International Orgs, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
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