The Philippines on Thursday said it is in the process of "crafting guidelines" on maritime activities, including joint patrols with allies, in the West Philippine Sea amid China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region.
The Philippines on Thursday said it is in the process of "crafting guidelines" on maritime activities, including joint patrols with allies, in the West Philippine Sea amid China's increasingly aggressive actions in the region.
The Philippines has renamed parts of the South China Sea that are within its territory and exclusive economic zone as West Philippine Sea or WPS to stress its claim.
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