Aquino alleges China harassed Philippines boats
- Published: 27 Jan 2013 at 01.45
- Online news: Asia
President Benigno Aquino has accused China of harassing two Philippine fishing boats in disputed South China Sea waters, allegedly driving out one that had sheltered from rough seas.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino speaks on October 23, 2012 in Wellington. Aquino has accused China of harassing two Philippine fishing boats in disputed South China Sea waters, allegedly driving out one that had sheltered from rough seas.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Aquino said the two Scarborough Shoal incidents had led to Manila seeking United Nations arbitration this week over the territorial dispute.
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