Opinion | Why did US diplomat say Scarborough Shoal belonged

Amid South China Sea tensions, Nicholas Burns’ incorrect assertion that the disputed Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal were Philippine territory may reflect US bias at work. This highlights a hardening US stance against China and Beijing’s communication challenges.

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