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- 1Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese vessel entered its EEZ●BREAKING: The Philippine Coast Guard confirms that the Chinese research vessel JIA HAI KE 7 has entered the Philippine e
The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed that the Chinese research vessel Jia Hai Ke 7 entered the Philippine exclusive economic zone. A Filipino aircraft spotted the ship 38 nautical miles off Itbayat and repeatedly challenged it by radio, demanding it leave the area. The incident adds to ongoing tensions between Manila and Beijing over activity in the South China Sea, where China's presence near Philippine waters remains a frequent flashpoint.
- 2Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks US-China diplomatic clash▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has triggered a sharp public exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. Washington and Beijing traded accusations over conduct in the disputed waters, where Chinese coast guard vessels have repeatedly confronted Philippine resupply missions to a grounded warship. The row underscores rising tensions over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the region.