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China issues formal protest following maritime confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal

China has formally protested a confrontation involving its coast guard and Philippine Navy vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal. The incident marks a continued escalation in contested waters, with both sides trading accusations of illegal maneuvers near the BRP Sierra Madre.

South China Morning Postabout 12 hours agoCN, PHCredibility 34%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#south china sea #maritime security #territorial dispute #coast guard

Locations

Second Thomas ShoalBRP Sierra Madre

Entities

countryregion

Source

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