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Philippines Blames Beijing for Stalling South China Sea Code of Conduct

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. identified Beijing as the primary obstacle to establishing a code of conduct in the South China Sea, criticizing China for disregarding international rulings.

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