- US-China strategic competition across Indo-Pacific security and trade
- Growing Chinese presence observed in the South China Sea.
- The Philippines is taking actions to counter maritime challenges posed by China in the South China Sea.
- Dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea jeopardizes vital global maritime commerce.
Dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea, involving US support for the Philippines and criticism of DFA's handling of Ayungin Shoal.
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Updated Aug 9
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What happened
Dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea, involving US support for the Philippines and criticism of DFA's handling of Ayungin Shoal.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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