- Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong warned Asian countries must choose how to respond to worrying, destabilising incidents in the South China Sea.
- A recent clash between China and the Philippines reportedly left a Philippine navy member injured and prompted both countries to summon each other's ambassadors.
- China pushed back on Australia's comments, urging parties not to stir tension and saying it will handle maritime disputes through dialogue.
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