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China Warns Philippines of 'Consequences' as Tensions Rise at Second Thomas Shoal

Manila cites a buildup of Chinese vessels near the outpost, setting red lines over any boarding or harm to its troops.

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Landsdowne Reef
Collins Reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, one of several reefs where Vietnam has been rapidly building up land this year, according to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative.
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Overview

  • Philippine officials reported a PLAN tugboat with multiple coast guard and militia ships near Second Thomas Shoal, saying the tug is unlikely to tow the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.
  • Satellite-tracked movements showed a Chinese coast guard cutter intercepting Philippine vessels near Half Moon Shoal, prompting the ships to turn back during a resupply attempt.
  • China’s Defense Ministry told the Philippines to halt what it called provocations and warned it would bear “all consequences,” echoing state-media criticism of Manila’s partnerships.
  • Australia, Canada and the Philippines conducted air-defense drills east of Scarborough Shoal involving three warships and aircraft, with the exercises concluding without incident.
  • Maxar imagery confirmed the badly damaged China Coast Guard ship 3104 is under repair at Hainan’s Yulin naval base after its August 11 collision with a Chinese navy destroyer.