International relations

Philippines sides with Vietnam after China sinks fishing boat

'Statement of solidarity' comes as Manila leans on Beijing for help with coronavirus

20200408N Phlippine Navy Frigate
CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer
April 8, 2020 22:03 JST

MANILA -- The Philippines on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat that was allegedly rammed by a Chinese vessel in the disputed South China Sea.

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