Japan has waded into the latest South China Sea fray, expressing concern after a recent clash between the Chinese coast guard and a Philippine vessel that saw a sailor lose his thumb. Meanwhile, Vietnam says it wants dialogue with the Phillippines on their overlapping maritime claims. CNA's Otelli Edwards speaks to James Chin, Asian Studies Professor at the University of Tasmania.

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