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The Chinese Embassy in Manila refutes the assertion that China avoids conflict in the South China Sea due to the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.
Background
China and the Philippines have overlapping claims in the South China Sea, a strategically important waterway. The US has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, complicating regional dynamics. This ongoing territorial dispute involves significant economic and geopolitical interests.
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China Disputes Claim on South China Sea Conflict Avoidance
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China denies that its actions in the South China Sea are solely influenced by the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.
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