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Second Thomas Shoal
March 28, 2022
Philippines Calls Out Dangerous Chinese Actions Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that Chinese vessels have maneuvered dangerously close to Philippine ships on four occasions over the past year.
December 01, 2021
Even Duterte Can’t Get Around the Thorn in China-Philippine Relations
By Bonnie Girard
The South China Sea continues to be a perennial flashpoint, despite Duterte's best efforts to keep relations on an even keel.
November 18, 2021
China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon Against Philippine Boats
By Jim Gomez
Two Philippine ships headed for Second Thomas Shoal with food supplies for the Filipino forces there were blasted with water by Chinese coast guard vessels.
April 09, 2021
Chinese Navy Harasses Boat Carrying Filipino Journalists: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
This incident is perhaps the first in which a Chinese navy vessel has harassed a civilian boat inside another nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.
July 15, 2020
Making Sense of the 2020 US South China Sea Policy Update
By Ankit Panda
Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss revisions to U.S. South China Sea policy.
November 02, 2015
A Legal Analysis of the Philippine-China Arbitration Ruling
By James Kraska
The ruling offers a glimpse into what to expect in the decision on the merits.
September 29, 2015
Interview: A Philippine Perspective from the Middle of the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon about governing an area in the middle of the South China Sea disputes.
July 16, 2015
Philippines Tries to Keep South China Sea Outpost Afloat
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Philippines is doing repair work on a ground ship that hosts a small contingent of Philippine soldiers.
August 17, 2014
Philippines Military to Offer Cruise Service in South China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The Philippines military wants to create a cruise service to take tourists around disputed parts of the South China Sea.
May 09, 2014
ASEAN Leaders Summit to Take Place Amid South China Sea Concerns
By Ankit Panda
ASEAN leaders will meet this weekend and China will be at the top of the agenda.
May 06, 2014
US, Philippines Begin Annual 'Balikatan' Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The annual exercise will involve 5,500 troops and focus primarily on disaster relief.
April 30, 2014
Second Thomas Shoal: The New Battleground
By Darshana M. Baruah
The Second Thomas Shoal is the new flashpoint in the South China Sea. Solving it is vital for the region and the world.
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