South China Sea / Philippines

[Markam]

Hello, I did not see a thread on this but it has been brewing over the last few months. China and the Philippines are having quite the spat around the Chinese claims in the South China Sea

Some recent articles;

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-paci ... 024-03-25/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/ ... scalation/

It has been a long time brewing, as China was able to get away with building bases in the area for far too long, and has grown overly confident.

I have read that it may be possible for the Philippines to trigger the defence pact with the US if Chinese actions result in loss of life, which could have severe consequences. I am a bit sceptical, but tensions are high and war has happened for less.

https://www.state.gov/u-s-support-for-t ... ina-sea-9/

[Markam]

Can only hope water cannons and collisions do not result in any deaths.