China escalates tensions in the West Philippine Sea, facing Philippine diplomatic pushback.
In 2024, tensions escalated in the West Philippine Sea with China's aggressive actions against Philippine forces, including weapon threats and the removal of a key military commander amid a controversy over a supposed secret deal. The Philippine government responded with diplomatic and legal measures, though China's confrontational tactics continued in various parts of the disputed waters. Philippine Coast Guard officials accused China of using a "script" to justify its provocations and urged adherence to international law.
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