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Manila Protests Chinese Ships Presence

After accusing China of intrusion into the Philippine maritime jurisdiction in May 2011, the Philippine government is again accusing China of trespassing into their jurisdiction in the South China Sea. This area is believed to be rich in deposits of oil and gas. Reuters reports: Citing reports from the defence and military establishments, the foreign ministry said two Chinese vessels and a Chinese