Source: South China Morning PostPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rebuffed a call from China to withdraw vessels from disputed areas of the South China Sea – vowing not to move an “inch backward”.The Philippines has boosted its presence in contested areas of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), including Thitu island, near to a Chinese military installation, in defiance of the months-long presence of hundreds of Chinese boats it believes are manned by militia.Duterte’s remarks in a televised address on Friday come as…Read More