Territorial dispute with China
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Disputed claims in the South China Sea
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Disputed claims in the South China Sea
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The Spratlys chain in the South China Sea has long been considered a flashpoint for conflict in the region
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Major unexploited oil and gas deposits are believed to lie under the South China Sea seabed
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Photo taken on July 27, 2012 shows Philippine navy ship BRP Rajah Humabon leaving Subic Bay near the South China Sea
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Philippines President Benigno Aquino said he would register the name with the United Nations
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Chinese surveillance ships are seen off Scarborough Shoal, in this file photo, released on April 11, 2012