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The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea are at the center of a geopolitical conflict, with China expanding its territorial claims, leading to heightened tensions. A recent aerial view of Thitu Island, which hosts a Filipino community, highlights the ongoing disputes over ownership in this strategically significant region.
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.
Chinese Coast Guard cutters disrupted a resupply mission by the Armed Forces of the Philippines to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, firing water cannons and conducting dangerous maneuvers. The Chinese ships, including the People's Liberation Army Navy, blocked and separated the Philippine flotilla, but one supply boat managed to reach its destination despite the interference. The Philippines maintains its claim on Second Thomas Shoal, while China asserts sovereignty over the area. The incident drew condemnation from several countries, and the United States warned that attacks on Philippine vessels or forces would invoke their mutual defense commitments.