In this photo taken on May 23, 2011 and released by Malacanang Palace, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, right, welcomes Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines. While Liang was shaking hands with Aquino III and clinking wine glasses with Manila's military brass during the May 23 visit, three Chinese Navy ships were erecting a steel post about 290 kilometers (180 miles) offshore to fortify their claim to a reef in the disputed South China Sea, according to a Philippines military report. The Philippines and Vietnam accused Chinese ships of interfering with energy exploration efforts this year. (AP Photo/Malacanang Photo Bureau, Gil Nartea) NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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