The Escalating Sino-Philippine South China Sea Dispute Explained

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Tensions are rising in the South China sea as Filipino soldiers clash with the Chinese Coast Guard in disputed territorial waters. So in this video, we’ll explain the history of the region, why things have escalated and why this is bad news for stability.

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