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China and Philippines reach tentative deal to defuse tensions at South China Sea flashpoint
The Philippines says it has “reached an understanding” with China on resupply missions to a beached Filipino naval ship that has been a key flashpoint between the two countries in the South China Sea The Chinese foreign ministry confirmed the “temporary …