China's Military Pressure on the Philippines Escalates Amidst Growing Territorial Dispute

China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has stated that China will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a territorial dispute in the South China Sea. China has mobilized its coast guard and maritime militia to block Philippine supply missions, and Wang warned that China will defend its rights if the Philippines continues to provoke troubles or colludes with external forces. The Philippines is accused of changing its policy stance and reneging on promises, while China claims sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, putting it at odds with several other countries in the region. The situation has grown tenser as China seeks to cement its territorial claims, defying the US and its allies.