Coast guard patrols involving China clashed with Philippine vessels over claims to Dongsha Islands, also involving Taiwan.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
Coast guard patrols involving China clashed with Philippine vessels over claims to Dongsha Islands, also involving Taiwan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A clash occurred between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the China Coast Guard over a submerged reef in the South China Sea.Sub-event
- Escalation in the South China Sea as the Philippine Coast Guard engages in clashes with China's gray tactics, leading to diplomatic deterioration and personal bans.Sub-event
Clashes over Dongsha Islands involve China, Philippines, and Taiwan in the South China Sea.1 source
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Part of
Philippines-China maritime tensions in the South China SeaAlso in this story
- China conducts a submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific amid deepening security cooperation and aggressive conduct in the South China Sea.
- The Philippine Air Force is committing significant funds to overhaul its air arm, strategically shifting its role to serve as a maritime defense shield.
- The Philippines organized joint patrols in the South China Sea.
The entities involved
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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Taiwan
administrative division of Taiwan (Republic of China)