
Manila, Beijing to open South China Sea talks next week: envoy
Manila (AFP) May 13, 2017 - The Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila's ambassador to Beijing said on Saturday.
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Manila (AFP) May 13, 2017 - The Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila's ambassador to Beijing said on Saturday.
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