Philippine forces delivered supplies to Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea without conflict, following a provisional agreement with China.
Philippines' forces transported food and supplies to a contested shoal in the South China Sea without any clashes with China, marking the first such mission since the countries agreed to prevent confrontations. This comes after the Philippines and China reached a "provisional agreement" on Manila's resupply missions to its troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal, following multiple clashes between their vessels. The latest mission involved a civilian vessel escorted by the Philippine Coast Guard.
July 27, 2024
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