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China Slams the Philippines Over Renaming Disputed Islands in South China Sea

April 01, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTVantage by Firstpost Videos Desk

China Slams the Philippines Over Renaming Disputed Islands in South China Sea

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China has accused the Philippines of breaking international law. The outrage stems from Manila's decision to rename disputed islands in the South China Sea. Beijing claims nearly the entirety of the South China Sea, where these strategic islands are said to sit atop vast oil and gas resources. Hem Saroya tells you more.

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