Philippines Continues Supply Missions to Disputed South China Sea Shoal Amid China's Objections
The Philippines asserts its sovereignty by conducting supply missions to Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed territory in the South China Sea, despite China's claims of illegal activity.
Overview
- China claims a Philippine vessel illegally landed on the Spratly Islands atoll, a part of the disputed South China Sea territory both nations claim.
- The Philippines conducted a supply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal, reinforcing its sovereignty claim despite China's objections.
- China's coast guard monitored the Philippine supply mission, asserting its right to safeguard its claimed waters.
- Manila rejects China's claim of a 'special arrangement' for supply deliveries, emphasizing its right to supply its troops without seeking permission.
- The incident escalates tensions between the two countries, with both sides asserting their claims over the disputed South China Sea territory.