China Blocks Philippine Resupply Mission in South China Sea
Manila says Chinese coast guard and navy vessels prevented a supply ship from reaching a Philippine military outpost inside its exclusive economic zone.
TL;DR
- Chinese Coast Guard and navy vessels prevented a Philippine resupply ship from reaching troops at Second Thomas Shoal on Sept. 24.
- The Philippines accused Beijing of interfering with a lawful mission within its exclusive economic zone.
- Three PLAN warships and five Coast Guard vessels converged on the Philippine convoy.
- The incident occurred about 60 nautical miles from the shoal.