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China's Coast Guard Provokes Tensions Near Philippine Outpost
8/25/2025
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- China has stationed armed coast guard forces near the Second Thomas Shoal, drawing criticism from Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
- The Philippine military observed Chinese vessels nearing their warship, BRP Sierra Madre, a territorial outpost.
- Tensions are rising amid joint military exercises between Australia and the Philippines to enhance regional security.
