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Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in after over 200 Chinese boats were detected at Whitsun Reef in the Spratly Islands.
Both China and the Philippines have rival claims in the Spratly Islands.
While Manila says that the Chinese boats unlawfully entered its exclusive economic zone, China has refused repeated appeals by the Philippines to withdraw the vessels.
In this backdrop, the Philippines said that it has kept its options open in managing the situation, including leveraging its partnerships with other nations such as the United States.
