China this week increased its number of vessels in the West Philippine Sea, Manila said, ahead of the start of Beijing’s policy on June 15 to detain foreign nationals it considers to be trespassing in its maritime territory. Analysts warn China’s aggressive moves in the region, including its detention policy, could escalate into armed conflict...

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