A territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea has escalated into violence, with both nations accusing each other of deliberate boat rammings. The Philippines has specifically accused Chinese coastguard personnel of deploying water cannons against its forces and engaging in physical altercations involving spears and knives. In August alone, there were six reported confrontations in the air and at sea … Continue reading What behind the tensions between China and the Philippines in South China Sea?