https://theindependent.co/no-rift-or-conflict-ph-insists-philippines-china-ties-remain-intact-despite-wps-clashes-and-sanctions-on-defence-chief The Independent News en 2026-07-04T06:00:22.600Z 'No rift or conflict': PH insists Philippines-China ties remain intact despite WPS clashes and sanctions on defence chief South China Sea, West Philippine Sea, Philippines-China relations