Philippine Activists Challenge China’s South China Sea Claims

Philippine Activists Challenge China's South China Sea Claims

VoM News Desk | May 16, 2024 | 09:09 AM IST | China, Philippines, World | Follow on Google News

Philippine Activists Challenge China’s South China Sea Claims

Philippine Activists Challenge China’s South China Sea Claims

Key Highlights:

1. Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef despite warnings.
2. Tensions rise as Chinese Coast Guard trails Filipino flotilla.
3. China asserts sovereignty despite international rulings against claims.

Philippine activists challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea, sailing towards a disputed reef despite warnings. The convoy aims to drop territorial buoys near Scarborough Shoal and support local fishermen. Recent incidents, including a Philippine vessel targeted by Chinese water cannons, escalate tensions. China asserts sovereignty over the region despite international rulings against its claims. The Filipino flotilla’s mission faces obstacles as Chinese vessels trail them. Beijing warns against any misuse of goodwill towards Filipino fishermen, asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea.

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