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China-Philippines Talks: A Possible South China Sea Thaw?
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: China and the Philippines resume talks after a year amid rising tensions over the South China Sea dispute.
WHO: Chinese diplomats, Philippine officials
WHAT: Resumption of diplomatic talks
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Cebu, Philippines
WHY: To address rising tensions over the South China Sea
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