Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei: The Philippines accused China of a “massive” military buildup in the disputed South China Sea, warning at a regional security forum today that the Asian giant’s tactics were a threat to peace.
The statement by Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario ensured that the growing row over rival claims to the strategically vital and potentially resource-rich sea would again be a key focus of the annual four-day Asia-Pacific talks.