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South China Sea: Analysis
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‘China is escalating’ as its vessels make show of force near disputed reef where rusty second world warship serves as Philippine outpost, but Beijing must calibrate actions to avoid drawing in the US, observers say.

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Coastguard said 42 vessels believed to be crewed by Chinese maritime militia were seen, while a navy vessel was observed ‘slowly loitering’ near Thitu island in the Spratly chain – a strategically important outpost in the South China Sea.

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