FANNING THE FLAME Militant groups gather for a demonstration outside the Chinese consulate in Makati City on Wednesday to mark the 7th anniversary of the historic 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected China's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, which Beijing refuses to recognize. (Photo by MARIANNE BERMUDEZ / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — India added its voice to the chorus of nations calling on China to respect the 2016 arbitral ruling that voided Beijing's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, as they joined the Philippines in marking the seventh anniversary of Manila's legal victory on Wednesday.

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