Philippines Completes Resupply Mission to Disputed Shoal Under New Agreement

The mission was conducted without incident, but conflicting narratives from Manila and Beijing highlight ongoing tensions.

A Philippine civilian vessel delivered troops and supplies to Second Thomas Shoal, escorted by a coast guard cutter.
China monitored the mission but did not interfere, in line with a recent de-escalation agreement.
Manila disputes Beijing's claim that China allowed the mission, emphasizing it did not seek permission.
Both nations have differing interpretations of the provisional arrangement aimed at reducing conflict.
The South China Sea remains a hotbed of territorial disputes involving multiple countries.