Manila said there were about 220 vessels likely manned by Chinese maritime militia anchored in disputed waters. - AFP
MANILA, March 24 (Reuters): China's embassy in the Philippines has blamed "some external countries" for stoking tensions in the region, in remarks aimed at Japan after its ambassador stressed the need for peace and stability and in the South China Sea.
China was criticised by the Philippines and the United States this week after Manila said there were about 220 vessels likely manned by Chinese maritime militia anchored in disputed waters.
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