AFP to Sara Duterte: Defending WPS is not picking fight with China
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated that defending national rights in the West Philippine Sea is not the same as picking a fight with China. This statement followed a call from Vice President Sara Duterte for the government to avoid confrontations with Beijing.
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said defending the country’s rights in the West Philippine Sea did not amount to picking a fight with China, following Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for the government to avoid confrontation with Beijing. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy