China told Philippines it had to remove grounded warship, says Chinese foreign ministry

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China told Philippines it had to remove grounded warship, says Chinese foreign ministry

A member of Philippine Coast Guard personnel hands out supplies to the people onboard a rigid hull inflatable boat during a resupply mission in the South China Sea, March 23, 2024. — Armed Forces of the Philippines handout via Reuters

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Monday, 25 Mar 2024 5:16 PM MYT

BEIJING, March 25 — China had made clear that the Philippines has to remove a grounded warship in the South China Sea, and after 20 years they never honoured their word, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said today.

The spokesperson was responding to questions regarding the latest altercation between the two countries at the Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.

The Philippines has said moves to “interfere” with resupply missions there were “unacceptable”. — Reuters