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Images from a recent Philippine military aerial patrol show several reefs in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, where over 200 Chinese ships are scattered. China has claimed the vessels are fishing boats sheltering from bad weather. But Manila insists they are from Beijing's Maritime Militia, frequently accused of conducting covert military operations in the area. AERIAL IMAGES
Manila, May 7 (EFE/EPA).- Protesters gathered Friday to rally in front of the Chinese Consulate in Manila to denounce the continued intrusion of hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels escorted by Chinese patrol ships inside Philippine territory in the disputed South China sea. (Camera: FRANCIS MALASIG)SHOT LIST: PROTEST AGAINST THE INTRUSION OF CHINESE FISHING VESSELS INSIDE PHILIPPINE TERRITORY IN FRONT OF THE CHINESE CONSULATE IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
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