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The Philippines has withdrawn its biggest warship from a disputed area in the South China Sea, in an apparent attempt to lessen tensions with China over a naval standoff in the disputed waters. The Foreign Affairs Secretary said today that a smaller coast guard boat will replace the warship at the Scarborough Shoal, located about 230 kilometers off the northwestern Philippines. The standoff began Tuesday when two Chinese surveillance vessels blocked the Philippines warship, the U.S.-built Gregorio del Pilar, from arresting a group of Chinese fishermen there. Both sides say they prefer a diplomatic solution to the crisis. But Philippine officials say China sent a third vessel, a boat from Beijing's fishing bureau, to the region today, as Beijing appeared to harden its resolve.
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said his government is committed to protecting its sovereign right to the group of islands, which are known as Panatag in the Philippines, and as Huangyan Island in China.
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said his government is committed to protecting its sovereign right to the group of islands, which are known as Panatag in the Philippines, and as Huangyan Island in China.
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