Marcos says South China Sea claim isn't 'imaginary,' urges diplomacy

Philippine president also orders online casinos closed in State of the Nation

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation address on July 22. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that "diplomacy" is the only acceptable way of settling disputes, taking swipe at China's aggression in the South China Sea.

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