MANILA (Bloomberg): The Philippines said oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea can proceed without China, in what could be a further sign of the Southeast Asian nation’s tougher stance against Beijing.
Philippine Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said PXP Energy Corp can survey Reed Bank in the disputed sea even without partnering with China National Offshore Oil Corp.
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