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  • Philippines tells China: Ayungin deal does not require Beijing’s approval

    Philippines tells China: Ayungin deal does not require Beijing’s approval

    MANILA – The National Maritime Council (NMC) rejected statements made by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan regarding the Philippines’ activities at Ayungin Shoal, saying the envoy misrepresented the scope of the provisional understanding between Manila and Beijing. The statement came after Jing accused the Philippines of violating the July 2024 provisional understanding by allegedly conducting construction…