MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Japan has held discussions with Philippine diplomats on resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea, wading into a contentious debate involving China.
Philippine and Japanese diplomats recently discussed in Tokyo the need to ensure that the disputes are resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law. The Philippines proposed that the two countries set up a "permanent working group" that would regularly tackle the disputes and other Asian maritime concerns, a Philippine official said Tuesday.
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