Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank

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MANILA, May 7 (Reuters) - The Philippine Coast Guard has accused China of conducting illegal marine scientific research near ​the oil and gas-rich Reed bank within Manila's ‌exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, according to a Thursday statement."We will continue to challenge any illegal activities ​that undermine our sovereignty and sovereign rights," ​PCG commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said.