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South China Sea: Beijing ‘wary’ as Japan deepens defence ties with Vietnam, Philippines
Vietnam defence chief General Phan Van Giang called for the two countries to push ahead towards a “new, effective phase … for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world”, Vietnamese media reported. Manila called the drills “part of the ongoing efforts to …