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Manila is furious at Chinese threats to shoot at any foreign vessels entering its territories in the South China Sea. Last month Beijing passed the Coast Guard Law, also known as the open fire law. Under its terms, China s navy and coast guard are ordered to take all necessary measures including the use of weapons to defend its sovereignty in the disputed waters.
THE US military accused China of destabilising and aggressive behaviour, after Beijing warplanes conducted drills close to a US navy strike group in the South China Sea.
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Nick Marro, Global Trade Lead at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), told Express.co.uk the President-elect is “unlikely” to shift from his predecessor’s approach to the South China Sea, as both Democrats and Republicans remain highly critical of China’s recent actions. The outgoing Mr Trump has levelled sanctions against Chinese officials and maintained a military presence in the South China Sea throughout the year as tensions grow between the two superpower