To reduce South China Sea friction, Beijing and Manila need it in writing
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-01 11:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Theresa Lazaro
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Philippines, China, Asia Pacific
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Amid fresh clashes over the rusting BRP Sierra Madre, both sides accuse each other of infringing their 2024 agreement. But what did they actually agree to?
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