Rising Tensions: The China-Philippines Border Dispute and the Risk of War

epaselect epa10675307 Japan Coast Guard Akitsushima-class (PLH-32) patrol ship maneuvers during a search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea, Philippines, 06 June 2023. The coast guards of the US, Japan, and Philippines are holding a trilateral maritime exercise from 01 to 08 June, in the first maneuvers between the three nations, amid growing concern in the disputed South China Sea. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG Credit: FRANCIS R. MALASIG/EPA

The dispute between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea has intensified significantly. The United States is actively supporting the Philippines in this matter. In this context, R. Sathyanathan, an experienced media professional, discusses the Sino-Philippine border issue. Produced by RaySel.

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