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ASEAN Countries Disagree with China on Defense Forum Obstruction Claims
A Philippine minister stated that ASEAN countries do not concur with China's assertion that their participation in a defense forum was obstructed.
Background
The Philippines and China have a long-standing territorial dispute in the South China Sea, a vital waterway. This dispute involves competing claims over islands and maritime features, leading to frequent diplomatic tensions and occasional confrontations between their vessels. Other Southeast Asian nations also have claims in the area.
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ASEAN Countries Disagree with China on Defense Forum Obstruction Claims
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The Philippines asserts that ASEAN members do not share China's view on the alleged obstruction of defense forum participation.
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