Philippines says China's pressure at sea has reached 'a new phase'
Chinese coast guard ships delayed a Philippine medical evacuation of a sick sailor at Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal for almost 10 hours on Oct 8. Since October began, the two sides have had at least six dangerous run-ins.
6dangerous run-ins at sea since October began
Chinese coast guard ships delayed a Philippine medical evacuation of a sick sailor at Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal for almost 10 hours on Oct 8. Since October began, the two sides have had at least six dangerous run-ins.
Why it matters
The Philippines is a US treaty ally, so a clash that goes wrong could pull Washington in.
What we don't know yet
This is a short desk note. The full story, with its open questions, is written as the news develops.
Note this down
Watch for a US statement backing Manila, and whether ASEAN-China sea-rule talks stall.
SourcesDaily Tribune ↗
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