China says Philippines enlists foreign force to stir trouble in South China Sea

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BEIJING – The Philippines “enlisted foreign forces” to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China’s military said on Nov 23, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and US forces. The Chinese military will maintain high vigilance, resolutely defend sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and resolutely safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, China’s military said. “The Philippines enlisted forces out of the region to patrol... stirred up trouble and engaged in hype, undermining regional peace and stability,” the southern theatre command of the Chinese military said. Philippine officials have said...