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A demonstrator holds a slogan to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A demonstrator holds a slogan to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A demonstrator holds a banner to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A demonstrator holds a banner to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Demonstrators shout slogans to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Demonstrators shout slogans to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A demonstrator holds a slogan and a small Philippine flag to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A demonstrator holds a slogan and a small Philippine flag to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Demonstrators hold banners to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Demonstrators hold banners to celebrate the 8th anniversary of an arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, locally called West Philippine Sea, as they hold a rally in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, July 12, 2024. The group is urging the government to declare July 12 of every year as "West Philippine Sea Day." (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)