South China Sea tensions flare at Asia security talks

[WorldNews]

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Southeast Asian diplomats called on China Tuesday to address concerns over its controversial island-building drive during regional security talks, with the Philippines slamming Beijing's "unilateral and aggressive activities". The US and some Southeast Asian states have watched with growing alarm as Beijing expands tiny reefs in the South China Sea, topping some with military posts to reinforce its disputed claims over the strategic waters and fanning fears of future conflict. The flashpoint issue has taken centre stage at a gathering hosted by the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that began Tuesday.

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