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Are Japan-Philippines talks a maritime red line for China’s blue-water ambitions?
Japan and the Philippines are discussing maritime boundaries, prompting strong opposition from China. Experts suggest these talks, part of a geopolitical strategy by US allies, could strengthen the first island chain and limit China's naval access in a region critical to potential conflicts over Taiwan.
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