Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — The Philippines and Vietnam signed agreements Tuesday to prevent incidents in the South China Sea and broaden cooperation between their coast guards in a growing alliance that will likely be frowned upon by China, which claims virtually the entire waters. “There continue to be … unilateral and illegal actions that violate our sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction and exacerbate tensions in the South China Sea,” Marcos said in a call to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., left, and Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, right, look on as the Philippine Coastguard Commander Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan and Vietnamese Coastguard Commander Le Quang Dao exchange signed documents in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. “But at the same time, we are Marcos said that in his talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the U.S. last November, he stressed “that need to deescalate tensions in the South China Sea, to which he agreed.” It was not immediately clear how the Vietnamese premier reacted to Marcos’ remarks.

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South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China
3 weeks, 4 days ago

South China Sea: Ahead of Trump 2.0, alliances forge a wall against China

Firstpost  

The US and its allies are working together to stand up to China’s actions in the South China Sea The South China Sea remains a major area of geopolitical tension, as China faces mounting pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies. As the Biden administration continues to bolster security and defence cooperation across the region, it is evident that …

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach
1 month ago

Malaysia’s Meek South China Sea Approach

The Diplomat  

On August 29, the Philippine Daily Inquirer published a report that shot the long-simmering South China Sea disputes to the top of the domestic political agenda in Malaysia. In the note, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “serious concern” and “strong dissatisfaction” over Malaysia’s oil and gas exploration activities near Luconia Shoals. Describing the leaking of the note as a …

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
1 month ago

Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian defense chiefs met Thursday with their counterparts from China, the United States and other nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to most of the South China Sea is leading to more confrontations. The U.S. and China have been working to improve frayed military-to-military communications and …

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China
1 month, 1 week ago

Philippines shifts focus from insurgency to maritime defence against China

Firstpost  

The ongoing Biden administration is strengthening its military alliances in the Indo-Pacific region to counterbalance China’s growing influence. Philippine Navy Ship Ramon Alcaraz PS16 deploy rubber boats as they prepare to seize an island from foreign forces during a Philippine military multi-service joint exercise on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024 at Loaita island locally called Kota island at the disputed South …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
1 month, 1 week ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces
1 month, 1 week ago

Manila will harm itself if it acts as a reckless pawn for external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese government has always exercised restraint in handling its disputes with other countries in the South China Sea, advocating dialogue and negotiation to resolve differences. That is why China released on Sunday the baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Island in the South China Sea in a bid to counter infringements by the Philippines. In a solemn …

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights
1 month, 1 week ago

China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights

China Daily  

China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday. Zhang said that the Philippines side, in collusion with external countries, carries out frequent military exercises in the South China Sea to sow discord and provoke confrontation. "Such acts …

China holds sea and air combat drills at the disputed Scarborough Shoal
1 month, 1 week ago

China holds sea and air combat drills at the disputed Scarborough Shoal

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China held sea and air combat drills Wednesday at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area of reefs and rocks the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea. A 2016 ruling by an international arbitration court found that most Chinese claims in the South China Sea were invalid but Beijing refuses to abide by it. Tensions between the …

Philippine defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection
1 month, 1 week ago

Philippine defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Tuesday that he didn’t expect President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration would demand that the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies faced the shared threat of China. Asked if Trump would expect the Philippines, like Taiwan, to pay for U.S. protection, Teodoro replied: “I really don’t expect some sort …

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law

The Independent  

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Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'

Firstpost  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws that reaffirm the country’s maritime territories and its right to access resources, including in the South China Sea. The move angered Beijing, prompting China’s foreign ministry to summon the Philippine ambassador to China and issue a “stern protest” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws …

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China, which claims the hotly disputed waterway almost in its entirety. China’s foreign ministry said it summoned the Philippines ambassador to China to lodge a “stern protest.” The …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manila naive to demand damages: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is ludicrous of the Philippine military chief to repeatedly demand that China pay damages for and return the rifles seized during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine personnel in the South China Sea in June. The China Coast Guard has been warning Philippine vessels not to make provocative moves or venture into the waters around China's islands every time …

The Philippines-China-Vietnam Triangle and Limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ Maxim
2 months ago

The Philippines-China-Vietnam Triangle and Limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ Maxim

The Diplomat  

Vietnam and the Philippines have bolstered their maritime ties in the hope of strengthening deterrence against Chinese coercion in the South China Sea. The different approaches of the two sides was reflected in a Facebook post on August 30, from which the Philippine president cut a message thanking Vietnam “for supporting the Arbitral Award” – a reference to Manila’s 2016 …

China, Vietnam, and Vietnam: A Shared Future Through Economic Cooperation
2 months, 1 week ago

China, Vietnam, and Vietnam: A Shared Future Through Economic Cooperation

China Daily  

China Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit to Vietnam signifies the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit will focus on economic and trade cooperation, with a particular emphasis on clean energy, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure projects. It will also provide a platform for further cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The cooperation projects will aim to prevent external forces …

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk

The Independent  

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Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos in a summit set to tackle crisis in Myanmar and disputed sea
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos in a summit set to tackle crisis in Myanmar and disputed sea

The Independent  

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Manila's latest provocation 'risky, futile'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manila's latest provocation 'risky, futile'

China Daily  

The Philippine vessel 9701 intentionally rams the port side of the China Coast Guard ship 5205 in the lagoon of Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao, Aug 31, 2024. China urged the Philippines to refrain from "making risky and futile provocations" in the South China Sea, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. In addition, the Philippine defense secretary reportedly claimed …

Manila's latest provocation 'risky, futile'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manila's latest provocation 'risky, futile'

China Daily  

The Philippine vessel 9701 intentionally rams the port side of the China Coast Guard ship 5205 in the lagoon of Xianbin Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao, Aug 31, 2024. China urged the Philippines to refrain from "making risky and futile provocations" in the South China Sea, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. In addition, the Philippine defense secretary reportedly claimed …

China warns Philippines against miscalculation, provocation
2 months, 4 weeks ago

China warns Philippines against miscalculation, provocation

China Daily  

China urged the Philippine side not to have illusion and miscalculation and stop making any risky and futile provocations in the South China Sea, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in a news conference in Beijing in response to the recent comments and action by some …

Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?
3 months ago

Can China and the Philippines Save Their South China Sea Understanding?

The Diplomat  

After 18 months of intensifying incidents and an acrimonious diplomatic charade, China and the Philippines announced in July an understanding on Second Thomas Shoal, currently the most fiercely disputed feature of the Spratly Islands – and immediately contradicted each other as to what they have agreed upon. China insists the Philippines accepted two conditions for Philippine resupply missions to Second …

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
3 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA -Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary …

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea
3 months, 1 week ago

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Hindustan Times  

MANILA, Sept 12 - Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation in its maritime disputes with China. MARCH 20 - China says the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, …

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India and the Philippines will carry out a comprehensive review of their defence and strategic partnership on Wednesday with a focus on ramping up military ties against the backdrop of mutual concern over China's aggressive posturing in the South China Sea. India, Philippines to review defence ties, months after New Delhi supplies Brahmos missiles to Filipino military The …

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese and Philippine vessels collide at a disputed atoll and governments trade accusations

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China and the Philippines accused each other of causing a collision between their two vessels Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea. In a statement posted on social media, Chinese coast guard spokesperson Liu Dejun was quoted as saying that a Philippine ship maneuvered and “deliberately …

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US forces ready with a ‘range of options’ to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says

Associated Press  

BAGUIO, Philippines — American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea if ordered to carry them out jointly and after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines, a U.S. admiral said Thursday. In response to a question, Paparo repeated that the U.S. military is open, after treaty …

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan butting into disputes with malice: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines on Thursday said it has issued a diplomatic note of protest to the Japanese embassy in the Philippines over what it called "irresponsible remarks" by the Japanese ambassador over a recent collision between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels in the waters of Xianbin Reef. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said the …

Manila's cognitive warfare won't succeed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manila's cognitive warfare won't succeed

China Daily  

In the past year, the Philippines, under the guidance of, and in collaboration with, the United States, has been trying to turn the South China Sea into a battleground by, among other things, spreading lies about China. By doing so, the Philippines seeks to justify its illegal, provocative actions in the South China Sea, especially around maritime features belonging to …

Manila's cognitive warfare won't succeed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manila's cognitive warfare won't succeed

China Daily  

In the past year, the Philippines, under the guidance of, and in collaboration with, the United States, has been trying to turn the South China Sea into a battleground by, among other things, spreading lies about China. By doing so, the Philippines seeks to justify its illegal, provocative actions in the South China Sea, especially around maritime features belonging to …

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. Asked if the U.S. military would consider escorting Philippine ships delivering food and other supplies to Filipino forces in …

Beijing urges Manila to withdraw vessel
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing urges Manila to withdraw vessel

China Daily  

By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-27 07:34 The China Coast Guard has confirmed that it implemented control measures against two Philippine coast guard vessels illegally intruding into waters near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea on Monday. The Philippine vessels "kept trying in a dangerous way to approach the China Coast Guard vessels, which were …

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China-Vietnam relationship: A pillar of regional stability

China Daily  

The strengthening partnership between China and Vietnam, built on a solid foundation of pragmatic cooperation and mutual respect, stands out as a stabilizing force in Asia, vital for regional peace, sustainable economic growth and geopolitical stability. The visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam from Aug 18 to …

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s actions in South China Sea patently illegal, Philippine Defence Ministry says

The Hindu  

China's actions in the South China Sea are "patently illegal", the Philippines' defence secretary said on Monday following a clash in disputed waters on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission for fishermen. Manila's South China Sea task force accused Chinese vessels of ramming and using water canons near Sabina shoal against a Philippine fisheries vessel transporting food, …

Vietnam and China: Brothers in ideology have a sea to share
4 months ago

Vietnam and China: Brothers in ideology have a sea to share

Firstpost  

Vietnam’s ability to hold its territorial claims in the South China Sea while balancing close ties with China amid growing friendship with the Philippines and the US will be watched closely Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's President To Lam shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on 19 August 2024. …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public …

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea
4 months ago

US and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea

China Daily  

By Prime Sarmiento in Hong Kong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-21 14:07 The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the US administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China. It went on to reaffirm that "Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines …

China says U.S. has ‘no right to intervene’ in South China Sea disputes
4 months ago

China says U.S. has ‘no right to intervene’ in South China Sea disputes

The Hindu  

China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has “no right to intervene” in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. “These actions are the latest examples of using dangerous and escalatory measures to enforce its expansive and unlawful South China Sea maritime claims,” State Department spokesman Vedant …

Beijing, Hanoi vow to advance traditional ties
4 months ago

Beijing, Hanoi vow to advance traditional ties

China Daily  

By Cao Desheng | China Daily | Updated: 2024-08-20 07:12 Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese president, attend a welcoming ceremony in Beijing on Monday for the Vietnamese leader before their talks at the Great Hall …

China-Vietnam community with shared future cornerstone for regional stability: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

China-Vietnam community with shared future cornerstone for regional stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

By stressing he would like to establish a good working relationship as well as personal friendship with his visiting Vietnamese counterpart during their meeting in Beijing on Monday, President Xi Jinping expressed Beijing's hope that Vietnam will maintain the stability of its China policy. By choosing China as the destination for his first overseas visit since he was elected general …

Neighbors' adhering to socialist path is right way to build community with a shared future: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

Neighbors' adhering to socialist path is right way to build community with a shared future: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2023 shows a view of the port of the Friendship Pass in Pingxiang, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is undoubtedly a common expectation of Beijing and Hanoi that the ongoing visit to China of To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, can …

Neighbors' adhering to socialist path is right way to build community with a shared future: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

Neighbors' adhering to socialist path is right way to build community with a shared future: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This aerial photo taken on Sept 9, 2023 shows a view of the port of the Friendship Pass in Pingxiang, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is undoubtedly a common expectation of Beijing and Hanoi that the ongoing visit to China of To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, can …

China says Vietnam President To Lam to make three-day visit
4 months, 1 week ago

China says Vietnam President To Lam to make three-day visit

The Hindu  

China said Vietnamese President To Lam will visit for three days from Sunday, on his first overseas trip since he was formally named his country's top leader. "Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement Thursday, adding Chinese President Xi Jinping had invited …

Manila should be wary of being a play piece: China Daily editorial
4 months, 1 week ago

Manila should be wary of being a play piece: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

On Saturday, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in an official release that it had warned off a Philippine aircraft, which had illegally entered the airspace over China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. That four-nation military exercise, one among a slew of exercises the Philippines conducted with non-regional countries in 10 days near disputed …

Philippines, Vietnam historic joint drills and South China Sea conundrum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines, Vietnam historic joint drills and South China Sea conundrum

Firstpost  

The August 9 drill is the first of its kind between these two nations, which are apparently most vocal against the growing Chinese dominance in the South China Sea China has historically considered itself a ‘middle kingdom’, showcasing its self-perceived image of a centre shining over the surrounding area. The August 9 drill is the first of its kind between …

PLA has South China Sea showboating of US and some of its allies under control: China Daily editorial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PLA has South China Sea showboating of US and some of its allies under control: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States began a two-day air and naval exercise on Wednesday in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Samuel Paparo, who heads the US "Indo-Pacific" Command, said in a joint statement that the maneuvers were to uphold "unhindered" passage in the South China Sea, and the four nations "stand together to address common …

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines held air and naval maneuvers Wednesday in a show of force that they said aimed to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims. A Philippine navy spokesperson, Rear Adm. Roy Trinidad, said the exercises were not directed …

Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea. As the host’s coast guard personnel waved Philippine and …

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