Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan

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Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over its island province near Taiwan

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The Philippines has officially rejected claims made by Chinese scholars regarding its island province near Taiwan, Batanes. The province has strategic significance as it previously hosted joint military exercises with the US, underscoring regional security dynamics.

Batanes, about 160km south of Taiwan, had previously hosted joint military exercises involving the Philippines and the US.

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