Tensions Rise as China Seizes Filipino Supplies in Disputed Sea

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The Philippine military chief reported that the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard suspected the packages contained construction materials but dumped the food items into the sea after discovering their contents. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and territorial disputes between China and the Philippines, with potential implications for U.S.-China relations.
Topics:world#china#international-relations#military-tensions#philippines#south-china-sea#territorial-dispute
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