Chinese warships and cutters blocked a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday in the most significant development at the disputed South China Sea feature. Guard attempted to "hinder" the resupply mission, Manila's National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea announced on Friday.
Chinese warships and cutters blocked a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday in the most significant development at the disputed South China Sea feature.
Guard attempted to "hinder" the resupply mission, Manila's National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea announced on Friday.
"In doing so, they put Filipino personnel at risk and obstructed a legitimate humanitarian and sustainment operation," reads the task force's statement.
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Chinese warships and cutters blocked a Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday in the most significant development at the disputed South China Sea feature. Guard attempted to "hinder" the resupply mission, Manila's National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea announced on Friday. "In doing so, they put Filipino personnel at risk and obstructed a legitimate humanitarian and sustainment operation," reads the task force's statement.
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