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China says it drove away Dutch warship near disputed Paracel Islands
China's military accused the Dutch navy of triggering a 'miscalculation' after using electronic interference to drive away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the disputed Paracel Islands (Xisha Islands). The PLA Southern Theatre Command claimed the Dutch ship 'illegally intruded' into Chinese-claimed waters.
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