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Philippines Delivers Supplies Amid Chinese Aggression at Shoal

11/19/2025

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Republic of the Philippines forces delivered food, fuel, and personnel to the Second Thomas Shoal.
Chinese ships jammed communications during the mission.
The operation occurred under a nonaggression agreement between the Philippines and China, signed in July 2024.
The shoal is claimed by both nations and has seen Chinese coast guard and militia ships.
The United States reiterates its commitment to defend the Philippines if attacked in the region.

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Republic of the Philippines forces delivered food, fuel, and personnel to the Second Thomas Shoal.
Chinese ships jammed communications during the mission.
The operation occurred under a nonaggression agreement between the Philippines and China, signed in July 2024.
The shoal is claimed by both nations and has seen Chinese coast guard and militia ships.
The United States reiterates its commitment to defend the Philippines if attacked in the region.