Philippines turns toward U.S. as concerns grow over China's intentions

Palawan Bay in the Philippines is an important part of the country's claim to part of the South China Sea. (Photo: Mary Kay Magistad)


China, citing historical discoveries, says that the entire South China Sea should be its own exclusive economic zone. The Philippines, however, shares a long border with the sea and sees some of it as its own. So does Vietnam, and other regional countries. That's got some a little nervous.

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