China and Philippines hold talks after confrontation in disputed South China Sea
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It follows a chaotic confrontation in the disputed territory last month, which sparked fears of a wider conflict.
China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting on Tuesday to try and ease escalating tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve Manila’s ally the US.