Philippines, China move to avoid 'miscalculation' in disputed sea

This handout satellite image taken on Nov 4, 2022 by Maxar Technologies shows a land formation (centre) at Eldad Reef in the Spratly Islands. - AFP

MANILA (AFP): The Philippines and China will establish direct communication between their foreign ministries to avoid "miscalculation and miscommunication" in the hotly disputed South China Sea, Manila said Thursday (Dec 29).

The deal will be signed next week during Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' visit to Beijing where he will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, a foreign ministry official told reporters.