MANILA — The Philippines accused China of “piracy” on Wednesday, as defense officials reported injuries and stolen equipment following an incident in Second Thomas Shoal, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.
The incident took place on Monday, as Beijing attempted to disrupt a routine Philippine resupply mission at its outpost on the shoal. It came days after China began enforcing a domestic regulation authorizing the detention of “trespassers” within its borders, including its expansive, unrecognized maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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Publish date : 2024-06-19 03:50:00
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