Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bill Tweddell on Thursday expressed his government’s concern about China’s reclamation activities in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), and urged claimant countries to clarify their maritime entitlements in the region.

In a news conference, Tweddell said China’s reclamation activities and unilateral actions by claimants in the West Philippine Sea could raise tensions.

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