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**Pete** · 03-03-2011, 14:28

Philippines deploys 2 warplanes after local ship reports harassment by Chinese patrol boats

http://www.google.com/hostednews/can...?docId=6126853

"......The incident happened Wednesday at the Reed Bank, which is near the disputed Spratly Islands that are claimed by the Philippines, China and other nations, said Sabban, who heads the military's Western Command. Philippine officials said the Reed Bank is clearly within Philippine territory.........."

Spratly Islands - this spat goes back many, many years.

03-03-2011, 14:28	#1
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Philippines deploys 2 warplanes after local ship reports harassment by Chinese patrol Philippines deploys 2 warplanes after local ship reports harassment by Chinese patrol boats http://www.google.com/hostednews/can...?docId=6126853 "......The incident happened Wednesday at the Reed Bank, which is near the disputed Spratly Islands that are claimed by the Philippines, China and other nations, said Sabban, who heads the military's Western Command. Philippine officials said the Reed Bank is clearly within Philippine territory.........." Spratly Islands - this spat goes back many, many years.
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