THE Philippines continues to rely on “China’s good faith,” Malacañang said on Monday amid news that Beijing has “reasonably” expanded an island in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

“We don’t know where these works are. We continue to rely on China’s good faith,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque told reporters in a text message when asked about China’s reclamation in the disputed waters.

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