China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions
China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. The Philippines delivered necessities to its warship BRP Sierra Madre grounded at the Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, “with permission from the Chinese side”, the China Coast Guard said…
On Wednesday, the Chinese coastguard permitted the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. This resupply operation came amid high diplomatic tensions following controversial remarks by China's ambassador to Manila. The Philippines grounded the BRP Sierra Madre in 1999 to strengthen its claim over the reef, known as Ren'ai Jiao in China and Ayungin Shoal in the Philippines.
The Chinese coastguard maintained full supervision throughout the resupply mission, confirming the operation and continuing to uphold rights-protection and law enforcement activities in the area. The Second Thomas Shoal is one of the major flashpoints in the South China Sea, with Manila maintaining a small military garrison aboard the BRP Sierra Madre.
This mission occurred amid escalating tensions between China and the Philippines over disputed South China Sea reefs, including multiple stand-offs, clashes, and confrontations reported at various hotspots in recent months.
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