A Philippine Navy patrol boat approaches Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark off Leyte. Photo: EPA
A Philippine Navy patrol boat approaches Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark off Leyte. Photo: EPA
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Manila UN case means China may quit maritime pact

Security expert warns Beijing could withdraw from maritime treaty rather than be bound by its rulings on South China Sea disputes

Raissa Robles
Raissa Robles

Updated: 12:33am, 12 Dec, 2013

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A Philippine Navy patrol boat approaches Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark off Leyte. Photo: EPA
A Philippine Navy patrol boat approaches Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark off Leyte. Photo: EPA
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