Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr orders stronger maritime security coordination amid rising tensions with China over South China Sea disputes.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security as tensions with China rise. The order comes after a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations over a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has been asserting its rights in the South China Sea, which China claims almost entirely. The latest flare-up occurred when China used water cannons to disrupt a Philippine resupply mission.
March 31, 2024
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