An FA-18 jet fighter takes off on the USS John C. Stennis, an American aircraft carrier in the South China Sea on Friday, April 15, 2016. US ships have started conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea with the Philippines. Photo: AP
An FA-18 jet fighter takes off on the USS John C. Stennis, an American aircraft carrier in the South China Sea on Friday, April 15, 2016. US ships have started conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea with the Philippines. Photo: AP
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update | Beijing seeks Moscow’s support over South China Sea court battle with Philippines

Court ruling on case filed by the Philippines against China expected by May or June

Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 4:13am, 20 Apr, 2016

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An FA-18 jet fighter takes off on the USS John C. Stennis, an American aircraft carrier in the South China Sea on Friday, April 15, 2016. US ships have started conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea with the Philippines. Photo: AP
An FA-18 jet fighter takes off on the USS John C. Stennis, an American aircraft carrier in the South China Sea on Friday, April 15, 2016. US ships have started conducting joint patrols in the South China Sea with the Philippines. Photo: AP
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