MANILA/HANOI -- The Philippine military is beefing up its presence in the South China Sea following reports of new landfill work and mooring by Chinese ships in the area, potentially complicating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Beijing starting Jan. 3.
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Philippines, China clash over new South China Sea flash point
Concern is growing ahead of President Marcos' visit to China in New Year
Chinese ships were spotted in a stationary position in the Spratly Islands on Nov. 23. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine military)
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