Philippine authorities reported the presence of multiple Chinese vessels, including coast guard ships, militia boats, and a naval warship, allegedly attempting to drive away Filipino fishermen.
The Philippines also accused Chinese forces of firing flares during a patrol near a contentious militarized reef.
The geopolitics of the South China Sea in 2025 were shaped by trends including confrontations between the China Coast Guard and claimant states.
China deploys 27 vessels near Scarborough Shoal as the Philippines sends ships to protect fishermen amid rising tensions.
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