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A Chinese ship reportedly demanded that the Vietnamese boat stay away from the islands
Analysts said the artillery could pose a threat to nearby Vietnamese bases, also on disputed territory.
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“China considers the case regarding the Paracels with Vietnam ‘closed’.”
A key goal would be to lay the groundwork for multilateral amphibious exercises, including drills between participant nations.
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Such a move would directly challenge Chinese efforts to expand its influence in the disputed region.