Philippines rejects Beijing's claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea

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The Philippines has formally rejected China's assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a Chinese embassy claim that a Filipino diplomat once conceded that the Scarborough Shoal was not Philippine territory. Manila's rejection underscores ongoing tensions over the disputed maritime region. The statement marks a strong diplomatic rebuttal against Beijing's expansive territorial claims.

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