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Philippines vs China at Second Thomas Shoal | Perth News
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Tensions flare in the South China Sea as Philippine forces say Chinese Coast Guard officers struck a Filipino sailor with a baton near Second Thomas Shoal, damaging a rubber boat in the process. Both sides blame each other—Philippines accuses China of aggression, China calls the incident a provocation by Philippine vessels. With Southeast Asian foreign ministers convening in Manila and China’s foreign minister attending, this escalating dispute threatens to dominate diplomatic talks. The shoal, within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, remains a flashpoint in a long-running territorial standoff, with past incidents—including a sailor losing a thumb—adding to the volatility.
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