BEIJING has denied intruding into Philippine territory, saying Chinese survey vessels did not explore the Benham Rise region off Aurora Province last year, but cast doubt on Manila’s hold on the undersea area.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Chinese vessels merely passed through international waters.

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