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Jiangtao, S. (2026, October 9). China and Philippines blame each other over South China Sea medical mission. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370306/china-and-philippines-blame-each-other-over-south-china-sea-medical-mission?utm_source=rss_feed
Jiangtao, Shi. “China and Philippines blame each other over South China Sea medical mission.” South China Morning Post, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370306/china-and-philippines-blame-each-other-over-south-china-sea-medical-mission?utm_source=rss_feed.
Jiangtao, Shi. “China and Philippines blame each other over South China Sea medical mission.” South China Morning Post, October 9, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370306/china-and-philippines-blame-each-other-over-south-china-sea-medical-mission?utm_source=rss_feed.
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In early October, a Philippine naval operation faced interference from Chinese coast guard vessels while attempting to evacuate an injured serviceman from the grounded BRP Sierra Madre on Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines accused Chinese ships of obstructing their medical mission with a water cannon, delaying the evacuation by nearly 10 hours and forcing the Philippine patrol ship to withdraw for safety reasons. Both countries have been increasingly vocal about their territorial claims in the region; Manila recently reported over 100 Chinese vessels near contested features in September alone, escalating tensions further as Beijing accuses the Philippines of trying to "break our people’s resolve." This ongoing dispute highlights the persistent sovereignty issues and maritime security concerns between China and the Philippines.
