00:00Manila is accusing Beijing of carrying out unauthorized marine research inside its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.
00:08The Philippines says its Coast Guard spotted a Chinese research vessel operating near Reed Bank and Iroquois Reef,
00:14known as Houteng and Li Le Bank in Taiwan.
00:17Both features are occupied by the Philippines but claimed by China and Taiwan.
00:22Beijing has defended the operation as lawful scientific research.
00:26Manila says the vessel was operating alongside other Chinese ships near several disputed features in the sea in recent weeks.
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