Tensions rise in the South China Sea as China's coastguard claims to have 'driven off' Filipinos at Scarborough Shoal. The Philippines Navy reports over 200 Chinese ships in the West PH Sea. In response, the Philippines plans to buy submarines and invest up to $35 billion to upgrade its military capabilities to defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea – senior official #globalrisk https://t.co/Pna02H5gCM
The Philippines plans to spend up to $35 billion over the next decade to upgrade its military capabilities, as the country boosts its campaign to safeguard its claims in the South China Sea https://t.co/D05VYLcLys
Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea - senior official https://t.co/4EhdYYMAib https://t.co/fmfQIeFlqo
Over 200 Chinese ships spotted in West PH Sea, says Navy official https://t.co/WUPj5TPPHU
China’s coastguard says it ‘drove off’ Filipinos in latest run-in at Scarborough Shoal https://t.co/UM83EGg1Ld via @scmpnews