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Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated in the South China Sea, particularly around the disputed Panatag Shoal and Sabina Shoal. Beijing has increased its maritime aggression, including firing water cannons and ramming Philippine ships. China is reportedly building new artificial islands and military bases, further intensifying the conflict. In response, the Philippines has initiated civilian missions to assert its sovereignty, with a flotilla of about 100 fishing boats and five commercial vessels sailing towards Panatag Shoal on May 15. The Chinese Coast Guard has begun tailing these civilian ships, and China has warned the Philippines against violating its territorial sovereignty. The Atin Ito coalition is leading the civilian mission, and at least 19 Chinese ships have been observed in the area. The situation remains tense as both nations continue to assert their claims over the contested waters.
South China Sea: huge civilian Filipino flotilla heads to disputed shoal to ‘assert sovereign rights’ https://t.co/ZuWPB63Qh0
Coalition of civic organizations Atin Ito pushes through with a civilian mission to Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15. Full story: https://t.co/8OPevDPaiy https://t.co/rHEx4zJRWd
Civilian convoy Atin Ito sails to Panatag Shoal | The wRap https://t.co/V8dBd4In2F
In 2016, China made a goodwill arrangement to allow fishing by small Filipino fishing boats in waters near Huangyan Dao. If the Philippines abuses China’s goodwill & infringes on our territorial sovereignty & jurisdiction, we’ll defend our lawful rights & take countermeasures. https://t.co/y5HiMpK6Tz
As China deploys a larger-than-usual fleet to Panatag Shoal ahead of an independently-organized civilian convoy by the group Atin Ito, Commodore Jay Tarriela says the Philippine government won't dissuade civilian journeys, nor will it be 'deterred' from deploying government ships… https://t.co/J1C8HoixVW
Philippine expert: Maritime management of South China Sea should be "low politics" https://t.co/IsX56n5uml
China has sent dozens of coast guard and maritime militia vessels toward a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, a large show of force aimed at blocking a civilian protest flotilla from the Philippines, as tensions between the countries have flared. https://t.co/IT2gAORwC9
China warns Philippine vessels that illegally entered waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/3YaZY0tu7x
As 'Atin Ito' civilian mission approaches Panatag Shoal, China Coast Guard begins tailing WATCH: Two China Coast Guard vessels – with bow numbers 4108 and 4109 – begin sailing close to the Atin Ito contingent as it sails towards Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West… https://t.co/iNlQnDCNmp
CHINA'S COAST GUARD URGES PHILIPPINES TO IMMEDIATLY CEASE ITS 'VIOLATIONS' - CHINESE STATE MEDIA
The #Philippines has reportedly assembled 5 commercial fishing boats & about 200 civilians to waters near Huangyan Dao to provoke China. This is gambling on the safety of civilians and playing the sympathy card. It is very crazy and inhumane. https://t.co/nmJPFiUv2S
China Coast Guard begins tailing civilian ships en route to Panatag Shoal WATCH: Two China Coast Guard vessels – with bow numbers 4108 and 4109 – begin sailing close to the Atin Ito contingent as it sails towards Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on… https://t.co/HXngR2vmEH
China conducts normalized law enforcement activities in waters off Huangyan Island https://t.co/ybvpZHAmxd
Expert: How is the Philippines hyping up the South China Sea issue? https://t.co/JWR7sYpq2K
The #Philippines has assembled hundreds of civilian boats to Huangyan Dao waters to provoke China🇨🇳. This is gambling on the safety of civilians and playing the sympathy card. It is very crazy & inhumane. https://t.co/OLP1ByLuM8
About 100 Filipino activists and fishermen sail on wooden boats to disputed shoal guarded by China https://t.co/TvSDDa6Ird
Expert: The Philippines' activities in South China Sea violate DOC https://t.co/hAr34XAHnv
China Navy warship issued radio challenge vs PCG plane in West Philippine Sea WATCH: During an aerial patrol above Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15, a China Navy warship issues a radio challenge against a PCG plane. At least 19 Chinese ships were… https://t.co/SRYRaEInqe
#FMsays Manila must not abuse Beijing's goodwill arrangement that allows activities of small Filipino fishing boats near the waters of Huangyan Island, FM spokesman Wang Wenbin said after about 100 small fishing boats, led by Filipino activists, sailed to the waters on Wednesday. https://t.co/vkNsCqHW5I
South China Sea: huge civilian Filipino flotilla heads to disputed shoal to ‘assert sovereign rights’ https://t.co/pwZhndrwR0
Philippines says to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea https://t.co/ZeFllTpBpI https://t.co/qEXBKmiNRN
The Atin Ito coalition is holding its second civilian mission in the face of rising tensions between China and the Philippines. Here's what you need to know about the civilian mission: https://t.co/7lE0oY68u1 https://t.co/2SD6Gg6Oyi
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON REPORTED PHILIPPINE COMMERCIAL VESSELS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA: WE HAVE GOODWILL ARRANGEMENTS ON FISHING PRACTICES
What you need to know: Civilian mission to Panatag Shoal https://t.co/EgMtpjRCVf
Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await https://t.co/kJzW12JHYd
Civilian group Atin Ito sails towards Panatag Shoal, as fleet of China ships await https://t.co/rVJuBltCqw via @rapplerdotcom
Five wooden-hulled commercial fishing ships, as well as 100 fishing boats, left Zambales in the early morning of May 15. READ: https://t.co/lHbhZmScci https://t.co/kvFYrjkDR0
The second civilian-led mission seeks to 'normalize and regularize civilian access' in the West Philippine Sea. READ: https://t.co/5ioIsgf7ff
A coalition of civic organizations, including political, youth, and farmer and fishing groups, pushed through with a civilian mission to Scarborough or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15. https://t.co/Y1KYkAfrMm
Small fishing boats accompany civilian boats of the Atin Ito coalition on a resupply mission to Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal at Matalvis Port in Masinloc, Zambales, on Wednesday, May 15. 📸: Rappler RELATED: https://t.co/iCcq0dQgiQ https://t.co/AQWEytmg2y
The Philippines says it will step up patrols near contested reefs in the South China Sea. https://t.co/doKQUTXWQ4
A maritime expert says the ‘largest blockade’ of Chinese vessels is en route to Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, ahead of a civilian mission to the area. Full story: https://t.co/iCcq0dQgiQ https://t.co/ixZwZryoxw
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‘Solidarity’ of maritime neighbors: Vietnamese fisherfolk rescue Filipino in West Philippine Sea https://t.co/LjT5FOIJMU
China’s maritime forces have begun the process of building additional “large man-made islands” in the South China Sea, according to Philippine officials who announced new patrols to thwart the effort. https://t.co/m760gyMprw
A comprehensive infographic from @detresfa_ showing the flashpoints between #China & #Philippines The Philippines is facing Chinese encroachment & blockades in virtually all areas of the West Philippine Sea (SouthChinaSea). https://t.co/mKBJY9WowI
🚨 A LOT going on in the South China Sea Is Beijing building another artificial military base? The Philippines fears China has begun to create a more permanent outpost at Sabina Shoal & claims to have evidence they may already be laying the literal groundwork: @GordianKnotRay https://t.co/eoIDrCYXjC
No one wants to start a war over rocks and reefs, but the showdown in the South China Sea is still unfolding. Watch how Beijing, the US and Philippines got here. https://t.co/YgIXFwJ48J https://t.co/AToMrXo7LT
Philippines Coast Guard ships are patrolling a remote coral atoll in the South China Sea after evidence revealed that China has been secretly attempting to build it up into a new military base ⬇️ https://t.co/5D6S4a7jRF
China may be starting work on another artificial island in South China Sea https://t.co/6I2kKulUt3
Although #Manila and #Beijing have been at loggerheads over submerged shoals in the #SouthChinaSea for decades, #China has upped the ante in recent months with #Chinese ships firing water cannons and ramming into #Philippine ships: Harsh V. Pant https://t.co/FrpVFr7evn
This visual attempts to highlight what's going on in the South China Sea between The Philippines & China, clubbing the current focal points of tension between both the nations this map underscores the increasing pressure & maritime aggression Beijing has directed towards Manila https://t.co/brBUnmujrG