🌨🇳🇵🇭China raises the temperature in the South China Sea

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🌨🇳🇵🇭China raises the temperature in the South China Sea | The Philippines Needs American Assistance China's military has increased its presence in the area of the disputed Scarborough Shoal, concentrating its air and naval units in what they refer to as their "territorial waters." The action increases stakes in the resource-rich South China Sea and intensifies an already tense conflict with the Philippines. There is more to this than rocks in the water. Beijing's assertive presence in Scarborough Shoal, a crucial strategic chokepoint, indicates its intention to control important maritime lanes while pushing the boundaries of international tolerance. China is doubling down while the Philippines, supported by the United States, screams foul. Experts caution that if Beijing continues to push the line—or erase it completely—the patrols may lead to a wider conflict.

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