Philippines to continue resupply missions in S China Sea, won't escalate situation
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 ()
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated the nation won't deploy its navy to support fishers in the contested Scarborough Shoal, aiming to avoid escalating tensions in the South China Sea. This follows an incident where Chinese vessels used water cannons against a Philippine supply boat. China asserts the Philippines' actions are provocative infringements on its sovereignty.
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