Philippines and China intensify war of words over South China Sea

Manila slams Beijing anew for not withdrawing ships in disputed waters

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This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows Chinese vessels in the Whitsun Reef located in the disputed South China Sea on March 23. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines on Monday accused Beijing of promoting a "false narrative" of its "illegitimate" claims in the disputed South China Sea, marking Manila's latest move in a weekslong feud that has strained diplomatic ties.

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