Geopolitical Tensions Rise as China Asserts Sovereignty Over Pagasa Island
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The ownership of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea is a longstanding point of contention, with recent tensions escalating due to China's attempts to expand its claims in the area. A Filipino community resides on one of the islands, providing a rare glimpse into the ongoing geopolitical struggle for control over these remote outposts.
- A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight : State of the World from NPR NPR
- Philippines president says summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation Reuters
- ‘The rule of law says that the islands are Chinese’ Global Times
- China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses PH of encroachment Inquirer.net
- China's Huge Sea Buildup Dwarfs Philippine Push on Tiny Island Bloomberg
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