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Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, ππππ« πππ¦π’π«ππ₯ πππ² πππ«π«π’ππ₯π, in his facebook statement pointed to the growing military buildup as evidence that Beijing failed to uphold its public commitment.
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