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South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis

South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What's driving tensions between China and the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal?
Holding the Line Against China’s Maritime Bullying: The Philippines Sets a New Standard

Holding the Line Against China’s Maritime Bullying: The Philippines Sets a New Standard

By Lisa Curtis
The Philippines’ bold and creative moves to defy China provide a powerful example to the other Southeast Asian nations on how they, too, can resist Chinese interference.

Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says

Philippines Will Toughen South China Sea Stance, Admiral Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos' comments come two days after the Philippine Coast Guard removed a barrier that Chinese ships had installed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

China’s Baselines Around the Offshore Archipelago

China’s Baselines Around the Offshore Archipelago

By TSURUTA Jun
Baselines are the starting point for China’s attempts to claim sea areas.

Chinese Premier Seeks to Calm South China Sea Concerns

Chinese Premier Seeks to Calm South China Sea Concerns

By Sebastian Strangio
During a meeting with ASEAN counterparts, Li Qiang implied that China and rival claimants could address outstanding disputes without the involvement of outside powers.
Philippines to Cease Sending Cadets to China Over South China Sea Frictions

Philippines to Cease Sending Cadets to China Over South China Sea Frictions

By Sebastian Strangio
The move follows an incident last month in which a Chinese vessel forcibly prevented the resupply of Filipino forces on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map

Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map

By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's “new standard” map depicts the country's maximalist claim over nearly the entire South China Sea.
Philippines Successfully Resupplies Troops On Besieged Second Thomas Shoal

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Troops On Besieged Second Thomas Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The atoll in the South China Sea has been subject to what some observers have characterized as a Chinese blockade.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Calls for China to Reduce Tensions in South China Sea

Philippine Foreign Secretary Calls for China to Reduce Tensions in South China Sea

By Sebastian Strangio
Enrique Manalo's comments come at a time of growing tension over Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied atoll in the Spratly Islands.

Joint South China Sea Patrols Could Begin in 2023, Philippine Official Says

Joint South China Sea Patrols Could Begin in 2023, Philippine Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement comes at a time of increased Chinese assertiveness in disputed waters.

Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Water Cannon Incident

Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Water Cannon Incident

By Sebastian Strangio
This is the second time this year that Huang has been summoned following stand-offs in the vicinity of Second Thomas Shoal.
Philippines Blasts China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Near Disputed Shoal

Philippines Blasts China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ Near Disputed Shoal

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine Coast Guard claims that a Chinese vessel used a high-powered water cannon in order to prevent the resupply of the Philippine forces stationed on Second Thomas Shoal.

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