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China, the Philippines and claims of damaged coral reefs: An environmental issue or something more?
The Philippines and the US signed a Mutual Defence Treaty in 1951, under which they agreed to support each other in the event of an armed attack. However, Assoc Prof Araral said that even if the Philippines invokes the treaty, it does not necessarily mean …