China's defense ministry warns Philippines after South China Sea incident

Beijing vows 'decisive measures' if Manila challenges 'bottom line'

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Philippine Coast Guard personnel prepare rubber fenders during an earlier confrontation with Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the South China Sea on March 5. © Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's defense ministry warned the Philippines against "provocative" actions and said China would safeguard its territorial sovereignty on Sunday, a day after an incident in disputed waters of the South China Sea.

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