China Accuses Philippine Politician of Imposing 'Obstacles' at ASEAN Defense Meeting
China's defense ministry accused a Philippine politician of imposing "obstacles to China's participation" at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus, as ties between the two nations continue to sour amid ongoing South China Sea confrontations. The Philippine defense secretary stated that ASEAN determines China's participation.
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