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Philippines questions China letter on Scarborough claim
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Summary: The Philippines dismisses a China-circulated letter suggesting it acknowledged Scarborough Shoal was outside its sovereignty.
WHO: China
WHAT: Philippines questions authenticity of a diplomatic letter
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Scarborough Shoal
WHY: To clarify territorial sovereignty claims
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