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voicing their criticism of recent actions by the chinese government. to take away something without even taking consideration your neighbors, i guess that is not a proper way. reporter: the latest row began april 10th when chinese marine survey ships prevented a philippine navy vessel from seizing chinese fishing boats near the shoal. as the standoff continued china instructed authorities on may 2nd to step up checks on bananas and other food grown in the philippines. there s speculation the move is effectively a countermeasure on china s part. china accuses the philippine government of being behind the backlash on friday. translator: it was inappropriate for the philippines to incite its people to hold the rally. this will only complicate and worsen the situation. reporter: the governments of both nations claim the shoal and are refusing to be the first to put out their boats. the standoff has virtually escalated to be a lateral confrontation intended to save face. w

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